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Cammy Awards: Best 1980s Driving Songs

Maybe you think we totally blew it by nominating Tom Petty’s “Runnin’ Down a Dream” over “Free Fallin’”. Maybe you’re obsessed with National Lampoon’s Vacation movies. Or maybe you just like rocking out and pressing the pedal a little harder to Van Halen’s exquisite “Panama.” There’s no way to be wrong here. Only chided for

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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Should I Block Off My Oil Filter Bypass?

I’m confused. I’ve seen magazine stories that say you should plug off that oil filter bypass in a small block Chevy but I’ve also heard that you shouldn’t do that. But with the bypass, doesn’t a bunch of oil go around the oil filter? That can’t be good, right? S.F. Jeff Smith: Essentially you are

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Axle ID: A Quick Guide to Identifying Common Rear Axles

Seasoned car guys can often identify cars at first sight. But how many of us can easily ID a vehicle’s rear axle? It’s a handy skill to have for sure — especially when you’re scouring a junkyard for a replacement axle or evaluating a potential project vehicle. We’ve put together this visual guide to help you hone

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