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Why Some Cars Have a Straight Gear Lever and Others a Zigzag One

Why Some Cars Have a Straight Gear Lever and Others a Zigzag One

The gear lever in an automatic transmission can switch in a straight line or in a zigzag pattern. What is the fundamental difference between these options?

Hot air blowing from the air conditioner: possible causes and solutions

Hot air blowing from the air conditioner: possible causes and solutions

If the car's air conditioner has stopped cooling and blows warm air, the problem may not only be with the freon. We examine the main causes and ways to address them.

What Happens if You Pour Oil Into an Engine Without Manufacturer's Approval: Examining the Dangers of Counterfeits

What Happens if You Pour Oil Into an Engine Without Manufacturer's Approval: Examining the Dangers of Counterfeits

Oil without approval—cheap and available. But what lies behind the attractive price? And is it worth risking your engine for a few saved coins?

This Simple Dipstick Test Could Save Your Engine

This Simple Dipstick Test Could Save Your Engine

How to detect engine problems using an oil dipstick.

The light with a key on the dashboard is on: can you drive the car

The light with a key on the dashboard is on: can you drive the car

What the 'Service' message on a car's dashboard means.

Signs of Body Repair: How to Detect and Avoid Buying a Damaged Car

Signs of Body Repair: How to Detect and Avoid Buying a Damaged Car

How to determine if a car has been in an accident? Signs of body repair will help identify hidden damage and avoid buying a car with a problematic past.

These Cars Will Endure Much: TOP 5 Proven Models with Mileage

These Cars Will Endure Much: TOP 5 Proven Models with Mileage

Reliable cars in the secondary market for reasonable money: 5 best cars up to $8,000

This is a mistake many drivers make: which sunglasses are not suitable for driving

This is a mistake many drivers make: which sunglasses are not suitable for driving

Many drivers mistakenly believe that any sunglasses are suitable for driving trips, but is this really the case? Auto30 editorial team investigated.

How to Pump a Car Tire Without a Pump: Is It Possible Using Handy Tools

How to Pump a Car Tire Without a Pump: Is It Possible Using Handy Tools

Every single folk method of inflating a tire without a pump is inferior to a regular automotive compressor, even the lowest-performing one.

Sun and Foam — The Worst Combination for the Car Body: Why Washing Your Car in the Heat is Dangerous

Sun and Foam — The Worst Combination for the Car Body: Why Washing Your Car in the Heat is Dangerous

Summer car washing requires care and patience to avoid damaging the paintwork under the scorching sun.

The Top Undesired Breakdowns That Auto Shops Often Refuse to Fix

The Top Undesired Breakdowns That Auto Shops Often Refuse to Fix

Many people think that auto shops can solve all your car problems. However, there are situations where mechanics refuse to repair your vehicle.

Gasoline engine vs diesel: what to choose? Advantages and disadvantages, operation features

Gasoline engine vs diesel: what to choose? Advantages and disadvantages, operation features

Diesel or gasoline? This is an eternal argument for which there is no definitive answer. Although recently, the trends are leaning towards gasoline engines.

Every Car Start - Like a Game of Roulette: Signs That the Spark Plugs May Fail Soon

Every Car Start - Like a Game of Roulette: Signs That the Spark Plugs May Fail Soon

Trouble starting the car is a warning sign. The starter spins, but the engine doesn't catch on the first try.

Car VIN Code: What It Is and What It's For

Car VIN Code: What It Is and What It's For

The VIN code, consisting of 17 characters, is assigned to each vehicle for its identification.

Minimum brake disc thickness: what should it be, what to pay attention to?

Minimum brake disc thickness: what should it be, what to pay attention to?

The brake disc is one of the main safety elements of a car. In the article, we will discuss the principle of operation of disc brakes, the main signs of wear and clear criteria for when replacement is required.