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Ethanol vs. Gasoline: What's the Difference and Does It Matter for Your Engine?
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?...
Classic Cars
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Fuel Additives: What Works, What Doesn't, and How to Know the Difference
Erik Bjornstad: Apr 9 2026
You've been putting the same grade of gas in your car for years, doing everything the manual says, and something still feels off. The engine doesn't...
3 min read
The History of the Lamborghini
Erik Bjornstad: Mar 17 2020
What notable things in history happened on April 26th? The Mutiny on the Bounty happened in 1789, and the album Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd...
5 min read
The Real Racing Story of Ford v. Ferrari
Erik Bjornstad: Feb 14 2020
Hollywood does love a good underdog story. Make it a racing story and Hollywood loves it even more. Those of us old enough to remember, first-hand,...
3 min read
The Life and Mysterious Life of Rudolf Diesel
Erik Bjornstad: May 26 2018
Ask an American to name a giant of automotive history and they will probably name Henry Ford first. And rightly so – Henry Ford wasn’t just a giant...
2 min read
Still driving a 1998 Camry? You could have a classic car
Erik Bjornstad: Mar 15 2018
The classic car market is almost the very definition of niche. It’s populated with people who have a deep and abiding interest in the vehicles of...
1 min read
Classic Cars, Ethanol, and Our Master Mechanic
Erik Bjornstad: Nov 21 2017
Last month James Dunst, Bell’s resident master mechanic, was the featured guest on The Classic Car Show podcast.
3 min read
Tips for Choosing the Best Motor Oil for Your Classic Car
Over the past decade, owners of classic cars have watched as ethanol has infiltrared the nation’s gasoline supply. Ethanol is an alcohol added to...
2 min read
Fuel Problems Most Classic Car Owners Face
Classic car owners love their vintage cars. Most owners know their engines inside and out - fuel tank, fuel line, carburetor, spark plugs, ignition....
8 min read
What to do about your classic car oil leak
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 10 2017
Oil leaks can be frustrating because they don’t come from one place on your car, and that can make them difficult to pinpoint and resolve. Engine oil...