Most production cars have an oil system consisting of a sump (commonly referred to as the oil pan) which houses the oil supply, an oil pump with a screened pickup, and internal passages in the block to provide pressurized oil to bearings, cams and the like. Sometimes oil is sprayed under pistons for cooling purposes. […]
Introduction Mitsubishi describes the Lancer Evolution as an “ultra-high-performance luxury sports sedan”. When we hear the term “ultra-high-performance luxury sports sedan”, the first cars that come to our mind are significantly more expensive cars like the
When the Camaro first went on sale in 1966 for the 1967 model year, Chevy really needed a car to compete against the extremely successful first generation Ford Mustang of the mid 1960’s. What the Camaro ended up doing was more than just stealing a few sales away from Ford. They
A Celebration of BMW & Lime Rock Park’s History The M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition has officially hit the roads and track. If you’re not familiar with this edition, it’s based off the iconic BMW M3 Coupe and production has been limited to 200 copies. On the surface it may seem just like a […]
Introduction After testing a 2011 GTI, we were very impressed with the car. One of our editors even bought one. Yes, the GTI is a great daily driver that feels like a car costing thousands more than it does, but we found ourselves wondering what the car would be like with more power, a sportier suspension, and more […]
In years past when I heard the Hyundai name, the perception that came to my mind was cheap. Although this may not have been true of the manufacturer, it was my assumption. I admit to being a believer of the saying “perception is reality.” While I recognized the manufacturer had made great strides, I never […]
Overview What the heck is this thing you may ask? My first response would be “It’s a 2012 Nissan Juke.” What’s a Juke? And why does it look that? Well, that’s what makes the Juke so interesting. Right off the bat, people know you’re driving something different than
Fuel sipping for the masses – Life is all roses Sometimes things aren’t as you expect. The Prius has been a huge sales hit, it outsold every other hybrid combined for 11 years, and we are now in the cars third generation. Toyota has refined and sharpened it’s capabilities, resulting in more efficiency, and of […]
A Practical and Economical, Yet Pretty Fun Hatchback A typical criticism of small cars is that they’re…small. However, do not let the Fit’s exterior size fool you. The interior of the car is where it really stands out, not just in terms of space but also simplicity. Sitting inside the car, we found it to […]
More attractive, more efficient, still all-wheel drive. Overview Extreme weather is experienced throughout the country. In some regions, it can change drastically from one day to the next. One day it can be warm and sunny, and the next day there can be a blistering snow storm. This is exactly why Subaru’s are so appealing. They offer
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