automotive

How to Make Your Own Emission Control Leak Detector

How to Make Your Own Emission Control Leak Detector

Make a cheap smoke machine for detecting leaks in your emission control system.

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Exploring a Car’s CAN Bus Data

Exploring a Car’s CAN Bus Data

See how a car’s data logs can be accessed via a CAN bus connector and the sorts of things you can learn from it.

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13 Awesome Mechanics Shop Tips

A collection of extremely useful auto mechanics (and general) shop tips.

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Install a Pressurized Water System on Your Car Bumper

Install a Pressurized Water System on Your Car Bumper

Self-trained “hobbyist engineer” Ed Zarick added running water to the outside of his jeep with a reservoir he installed in his bumper.

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This High-Performance Electric Vehicle Kit Can Be Built in a Week

This High-Performance Electric Vehicle Kit Can Be Built in a Week

What started as an idea to produce our own simple, fun, affordable electric vehicle has evolved into a DIY project easily assembled by nearly anyone. The Switch defines a new class of auto — a lightweight, high-capacity, versatile electric vehicle (EV) that requires minimal resources to construct, assemble, and drive.

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Will a Vague Copyright Law Keep You from Hacking Your Car?

Will a Vague Copyright Law Keep You from Hacking Your Car?

Will a vague copyright law affect the scope of what hobbyists and modders can do with their vehicles?

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