Sunday, December 27, 2020

Did You Know? Four Facts About Honda's History


In the latest episode of Did You Know? from Cars.com, we check out a few fun facts about Honda's company history.

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!


Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year. May peace, love, and prosperity follow you always.

Friday, December 18, 2020

Did You Know? Four Facts About Toyota's History


In the latest episode of Did You Know? from Cars.com, we check out a few fun facts about Toyota's company history.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

IIHS Ratings Push Weak Headlights Off Option List - IIHS News


IIHS news release • December 15, 2020 

 At least 10 manufacturers have improved their 2021 headlight offerings by eliminating or modifying inferior choices, according to new ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Tire Pressure 101


AAA shows you where to find the right tire pressure for your car, how to check it and how to add air if needed.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Is It Okay To Skip Gears In A Manual Transmission?


Is it okay to skip gears with a manual transmission? Ultimately, manual transmissions are designed with flexibility in mind. Inherently they allow for choosing any gear at any time, but that doesn't necessarily mean you should.

Of course, and gear you select, you need to make sure that the engine RPM will not exceed redline, and it's also wise to rev-match (or double clutch, if needed), as to not damage your synchronizers or clutch. An unmatched upshift will result in a rough shift. An unmatched downshift can easily result in additional synchronizer wear, as well as clutch wear, and can also upset the balance of the car. That said, skipping gears, when matching engine RPM appropriately, does not cause any harm to the drivetrain, and is completely fine to do.

Thursday, December 3, 2020

CarFit: Line of Sight Above Steering Wheel


Did you know that a minimum distance of 3 inches above the top of the steering wheel is required for a good straight line of vision for safety?