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Autoblog Maintenance: Improving economy and decreasing emissions the DIY way

Mar 29th 2006 9:02AM - 8 Comments

When it comes to increasing fuel economy and minimizing the amount of pollution that your vehicular activities create, there is no better bang-for-the-buck than proper maintenance. A variety of sources state that the worst 10% of vehicles on the ...

Autoblog Maintenance/Project Garage: 2006 wrap-up

Jan 2nd 2007 10:27AM - 9 Comments

In 2006, we spent a lot of time spinning wrenches here in the Autoblog Garage in the process of taking on common maintenance tasks and a few performance upgrades. For your convenience, we've compiled links to each of the posts after the jump. We ...

Autoblog Podcast #19

Dec 29th 2005 3:30PM - 5 Comments

Autoblog Podcast #19 is here, which is a feat since it almost got lost in the shuffle during our "maintenance" time. Regardless, it's ready for your downloading and listening pleasure. Since we did some work behind the scenes here at ...

AutoblogGreen for 06.25.08

Jun 25th 2008 6:05AM - 0 Comments

click image to visit AutoblogGreen AutoblogGreen's in-depth discussion with Tesla Motors Chairman Elon Musk continues, this time with a focus on the Roadster's transmission woes. Seriously, if you're interested in how the EV world's darling has ...

AutoblogGreen for 10.20.08

Oct 20th 2008 6:05AM - 0 Comments

click to visit AutoblogGreen On Friday, we finally got a peek at the Electric MINI E. It's the same look on the outside - well, plug the giant plug logo - but totally different under the hood. We're very much looking forward to the LA Auto Show, ...

Expect delays on the information superhighway

Dec 16th 2005 4:00PM - 9 Comments

This weekend we'll be performing some system maintenance on Autoblog and the commenting feature of the blog will be turned off Saturday and Sunday. We'll still have posts both days that will be worth checking out, but unfortunately you won't ...

Change your own damn oil

Jul 10th 2005 1:00PM - 31 Comments

Many automakers are considering or already have dropped their free maintenance programs in an effort to cut costs and boost their bottom lines. Free maintenance began in the 80's with luxury cars and has since spread as far down the food chain ...

Autoblog Podcast #156

Dec 8th 2009 4:40PM - 15 Comments

Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! Editor Chris Paukert has apparently been bitten by the podcasting bug, and he once again joins Shunk and Roth for Episode #156 of the Autoblog Podcast. We dive right in to ...

2007 Autoblog Holiday Sweepstakes Day 1: Ownersite.com subscriptions

Dec 10th 2007 12:00PM - 169 Comments

As the holidays descend upon us, we find ourselves in the giving mood. So every day this week we'll be giving away auto-related items, starting with stocking stuffers like today's first prize: 10 1-year subscriptions to Ownersite.com valued at $24.95 ...

Autoblog Project Garage: Underbody rust mitigation

Nov 11th 2006 1:46PM - 15 Comments

Quite simply, rust sucks. Most any vehicle regularly driven during winters in the Salt Belt will fall victim to corrosion, and the various spray-on undercoatings available from the aftermarket have their shortcomings. Specifically, the spray-on ...

VW announces Carefree Maintenance Program for 2009 models

Apr 23rd 2008 12:58PM - 50 Comments

Volkswagen announced today that its entire 2009 lineup will come with a new Carefree Maintenance Program standard. What this means is that all scheduled maintenance for your 2009 Vee-Dub will be done and paid for by Volkswagen for the length of your ...

Autoblog Maintenance 101: Air filter change/clean

Mar 30th 2006 12:04PM - 14 Comments

  Oh, the humble air filter. Destined to toil away in darkness, it's often ignored when performing regular maintenance. That's a shame, because a clogged air filter can have dire consequences. In the short term, the additional restriction can ...

Autoblog Project Garage: Cold-air intake, Part I

Apr 9th 2007 12:02PM - 22 Comments

In the quest to improve performance, few modifications provide the horsepower-per-dollar payback of a proper cold air intake. The issue here is that the factory usually designs for a different set of priorities than us enthusiasts hold dear; that in ...

Audi ends maintenance

Feb 27th 2006 8:00PM - 35 Comments

Free maintenance, that is. Audi of America will end the four-year/50,000 mile “Audi Advantage” starting with all 2007 model year vehicles . Originally established back in the Eighties to attract consumer interest in the brand (especially ...

Volkswagen to offer three-years of free maintenance on 2009 models

May 12th 2008 5:54PM - 58 Comments

Despite what VW fanbois will tell you, the People's Car people have had some serious reliability issues over the last few years. Volkswagen execs are hoping to change the automaker's expensive to maintain image with a vehicle maintenance program ...

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Autoblog Podcast #158: 'Twas a couple nights before Christmas...

Chris, Editor Paukert, and Dan send the Podcast off for the Christmas holiday in proper fashion

 
 

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