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Erik Bjornstad: Oct 13 2026
The oil additive shelf at a parts store can run six feet wide, and nearly every bottle on it promises less friction, a quieter engine, or more years...
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When you're filling up at the pump, you might wonder whether you should choose regular gasoline or ethanol-free fuel. Is ethanol hurting your engine?...
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Erik Bjornstad: Jul 13 2026
Maybe you left your gas cap off during heavy rain. Maybe the station you fueled up at had water in one of its underground storage tanks, and some of...
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Erik Bjornstad: Jun 18 2026
You bought a bottle of fuel treatment, poured it in, drove a tank through, and… you’re not sure anything happened. Maybe your mileage even dropped a...
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Erik Bjornstad: Jun 11 2026
All petroleum fuels have a limited storage life. Over time, they gradually degrade because of chemical reactions taking place within the fuel itself....
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Erik Bjornstad: May 11 2026
A car that lives on short commutes and stop-and-go traffic, with oil changes pushed past the recommended interval, will eventually start developing...
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Erik Bjornstad: May 7 2026
An overheated engine fails fast. Coolant boils, gaskets blow, blocks crack — the damage is loud, immediate, and obvious. But the slower kinds of...
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Erik Bjornstad: May 4 2026
National Car Care Month is a great reminder that a few smart maintenance habits, including protecting your fuel system, can help your vehicle run...
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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 30 2026
Most drivers don’t think much about their fuel system—at least not until something starts to feel off.
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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 21 2026
If you've driven cars from different eras, you've probably noticed something that doesn't get talked about all that often. Newer vehicles tend to get...
