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A spark plug thread chaser isn't always the answer, but it can make a big difference when you're installing fresh new plugs.

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If you have a particularly dirty hide, you can run it through a cold cycle with regular detergent to clean it up. Here's how.

Nissan plans to introduce a new type of hybrid for the U.S. market that drives like an all-electric vehicle but is powered by a traditional gas-powered engine. The new Nissan "e-Power," called a ...