Back in November at the SEMA show in Vegas, Cummins formally announced their long-awaited crate engine program, Cummins Repower, which brings brand new crate engines from the Cummins factory direct to the consumer. The first Cummins Repower engine offering will be the R2.8 Turbo Diesel— a turbocharged, 2.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine based on a global platform which is … Read more
For the aspiring shade tree mechanic, turning wrenches anywhere near brakes can be scary. But really, vehicle brake systems are actually quite simple, and replacing your own brake pads and rotors can save you hundreds of dollars in labor costs alone. One of our favorite YouTubers, Chris Fix, walks us through the process in this … Read more
For those who like shiny tires after a solid Saturday of detailing their ride, re-cleaning wheels after spraying tire shine products on the tires can be a pain. Personally, I typically spray tire protectant on an applicator sponge away from the vehicle before applying it to the tire, but lots of folks spray product directly … Read more
Six days. More than 40,000 photos. One fully rebuilt Ford flathead V-8 dropped into a ’46 Ford pickup. All boiled down to a killer six-minute video. For more, check out the Hagerty YouTube channel.
Safely and [somewhat] comfortably working under our cars and trucks at home can be a challenge, depending on the job at hand. Most of us slap a floor jack underneath, a good set of jack stands and, if needed, a few pieces of wood to get that extra lift required to get the job done. For … Read more
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]To ensure we’re giving our readers all available information, this article has been updated to include a few clarifications/responses from My Parts Club (MPC) staff, noted as such throughout.[/box] Ok, so I’m all about online subscriptions for things I use a lot, like Dollar Shave Club and Amazon’s Dash, but I … Read more
Earlier this year, we covered the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) mid-sized vehicle headlights tests, with the Toyota Prius performing best when it comes to headlight performance. Now, the IIHS has run the same tests against compact SUVs. Not a single small SUV out of 21 tested earned a “good” rating (the best rating … Read more
There are lots of viewpoints when it comes to synthetic vs. conventional motor oil, or a combo of the two (e.g., synthetic blend). When it comes to viscosity (resistance to flow), however, there are engineering considerations that are hard to ignore. For example, synthetic’s base—what the oil is made from—already has multi-grade characteristics designed to … Read more