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Do Fuel Additives Really Work? How to Know
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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How to Get Rid of Engine Sludge: Symptoms, Causes, and Safe Fixes
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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5 Things We Do to Destroy Our Engines and How to Remedy Our Errors
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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The Proper Procedure for Breaking-in Your Motorcycle
A new motorcycle’s break-in period typically covers the first 500 to 1,000 miles. During this time, the engine and drivetrain components are going...
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Diagnosing Common Engine Noises - James on Engines #3
Through the Contact Us forms on the Bell website, we get all kinds of inquiries about fuel problems and engines from the general public. Some of them...
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Rough Running Engine - James on Engines #2
Through the Contact Us forms on the Bell website, we get all kinds of inquiries about fuel problems and engines from the general public. Some of them...
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Engine Oil Consumption - James on Engines #1
Through the Contact Us forms on the Bell website, we get all kinds of inquiries about fuel problems and engines from the general public. Some of them...
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Does motor oil have a shelf life?
It’s a simple question, really. Does motor oil have a shelf life?
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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...
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What to do about your classic car oil leak
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...