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GM's Cruise to deploy fully driverless cars in San Francisco

General Motors' self-driving car company is sending vehicles without anybody behind the wheel in San Francisco as it navigates its way toward launching a robotic taxi service that would compete against Uber and Lyft in the hometown of the leading ride-hailing services.
Variety
8:15am
Conventional and synthetic motor oils are interchangeable.

Motormouth: Oil type not an issue

You can switch between conventional and synthetic without any concern.
Variety
April 12

Tire shaving is a lost art

Few of the machines still exist.
Variety
April 5
Vehicle back up camera display in the dashboard. istock

Motormouth: Backup camera likely kaput

Symptoms point to more than just a minor problem.
Variety
March 29
Steering wheel.

Motormouth: Steering strain doesn't change

With or without power assist, the wear and tear is the same.
Variety
March 15
In case you get locked out of your car, having a second key fob can save you the cost of having to hire someone to help you.

Don't settle for just one key

A second fob can keep you from getting locked out.
Variety
March 1
2013 Toyota Prius c

Hidden bumpers still work

Government rules about crash impact remain in force.
Autos
March 1
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Motormouth: Get a routine for charging car

There's no need to plug it in after every short trip.
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