One of the most essential bits of information I ever picked up about cars came from a close friend and mentor. He told me, “they’re all pieces of junk, and they all break.” While that’s a rather bleak ...

There have been amazing technological advancements with the automobile in the past several decades, many of which have found their way into street rods. And, while much of this advanced technology has ...

Many of you have followed our "How It Works" series since its inception in the January, 1993 issue of HOT ROD and have told us exactly how much it is appreciated. In the 27 issues that followed we've ...

The choke valve in an engine's carburetor, whether it's a Holley carburetor or another brand, helps a cold engine start by restricting some of the airflow into it. When the engine is cold, the choke ...

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Q: I have a 2018 Toyota RAV4. My car has 10,000 miles on it, and for the last 10 months, most of my driving is under 45 mph and in residential neighborhoods. Do I need to take it out on the highway ...

Toying around with an older carburetor is no walk in the park. In fact, it's more like walking through a forest at night and hearing random noises because carburetors, unless you're well-versed in ...