Buying & Selling Jan 18, 2026
Out-the-Door Price: The Number Dealers Don't Want You to Calculate
Learn how to calculate the true total cost of a vehicle purchase, including all taxes, fees, and hidden charges.
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Wheels & Tires Jan 15, 2026
Tire Size Calculator: How to Read 265/70R17 (With Examples)
Learn how to decode tire sizes like 265/70R17, understand what each number means, and calculate the actual diameter of any tire.
Towing Dec 25, 2025
Towing Capacity Is a Lie: What Your Truck Can Actually Pull
The advertised towing capacity assumes an empty truck. Here's how to calculate your real-world towing limit.
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Everyday Jan 22, 2026
Road Trip Fuel Planning: Don't Run Out in the Middle of Nowhere
How to plan fuel stops, estimate costs, and avoid getting stranded on long road trips.
Everyday Jan 20, 2026
Your Commute Costs More Than You Think (Calculate It)
The true monthly cost of your daily drive including gas, maintenance, depreciation, and hidden expenses.
Everyday Jan 14, 2026
The Gas Station Detour Trap: When Cheap Gas Costs More
Calculate whether driving to a cheaper gas station actually saves money—spoiler: it often doesn't.
Wheels & Tires Jan 12, 2026
Will These Wheels Fit? How to Calculate Offset and Poke
Learn how wheel offset, width, and backspacing determine if aftermarket wheels will fit your vehicle without rubbing.
Budget Jan 10, 2026
Repair or Replace? The $2,000 Rule Everyone Gets Wrong
Learn the real math behind deciding whether to fix your current car or buy something else—it's not as simple as most people think.
Wheels & Tires Jan 8, 2026
The Speedometer Lie: How Much Your GPS Really Differs
Why your speedometer doesn't match your GPS, how tire size affects accuracy, and how to calculate your true speed.
Buying & Selling Jan 6, 2026
I Sold My Car for $2,000 More Using This Pricing Strategy
Learn how to price your car for private sale, understand the market, and get the most money without sitting on a listing forever.
Performance Jan 3, 2026
Power-to-Weight Ratio: Why a Miata Feels Faster Than Your Dyno Says
Understand why power-to-weight ratio matters more than raw horsepower, and how to compare vehicles fairly.
Off-Road Jan 2, 2026
Crawl Ratio Explained: Why 4.10s Aren't Enough After a Lift
Understand how transmission, transfer case, and axle gears multiply to create your crawl ratio—and why it matters off-road.
Mechanics Dec 30, 2025
Torque-to-Yield Bolts: Why You Can't Reuse Head Bolts
Understanding TTY fasteners, torque-angle specifications, and why some bolts are one-time use only.
Performance Dec 28, 2025
How Much Horsepower Do I Need? The Math Behind Getting Fast
Calculate how much power you actually need for your performance goals, from daily driving to drag racing.
Performance Dec 22, 2025
Quarter Mile Calculator: Predict Your ET Before You Hit the Strip
Learn the math behind quarter-mile predictions, understand trap speed vs ET, and estimate your car's performance from HP and weight.
Buying & Selling Dec 20, 2025
The Hidden Fees That Add $3,000+ to Your Car Purchase
Expose the dealer fees, add-ons, and charges that inflate your car purchase price—and learn which ones you can refuse.
Off-Road Dec 18, 2025
33s on Stock Gears? Why Your Truck Feels Gutless
Understand why larger tires kill acceleration and fuel economy, and learn how to calculate the right axle ratio after upsizing.
Buying & Selling Dec 15, 2025
When Does a Car Stop Depreciating? Finding the Value Floor
Learn how vehicle depreciation works, when cars hit their value floor, and the best time to buy or sell.
Budget Dec 12, 2025
I Drove a $1,500 Beater for 2 Years—Here's the Math
The real numbers on driving a cheap car vs financing something nicer, including repairs, insurance, and total cost.
Engine Dec 8, 2025
Engine Displacement Calculator: CC to Cubic Inches (And Why It Matters)
Learn how to calculate engine displacement from bore and stroke, convert between CC and cubic inches, and understand what the numbers mean.
Trucking Dec 5, 2025
Owner-Operator Math: What $3/Mile Actually Means
Break down the true cost per mile for trucking owner-operators and understand why rates need to cover more than fuel.
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