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4 posts in Car Diagnostics blog about "myths" — OBD-II diagnostics, DTC codes, repair. ← All posts
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Aftermarket intakes: what is promised and what actually happens
A louder noise is perceived as more power. Why an intake achieves almost nothing on a standard engine and what it risks.
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Fuel economy myths: seven tips that do not work
Some popular economy advice achieves nothing and some works in reverse. Seven of the most common, with the mechanics explained.
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Fuel economy: what actually works and what is a myth
Most economy tips deliver nothing or make things worse. What genuinely affects consumption, in order of payback.
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Automatic transmission fluid: "filled for life" and the other myths
A "lifetime fill" means the life the manufacturer assumed, not yours. When to change it, how a partial change differs from a full one, and why the fear is misplaced.