They look the same, but serve different roles. Here are the very specific scenarios where the lesser-known parallel connector shines.

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The cabin air filter is arguably the most overlooked filter on the car.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
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Engine oil is a lubricant, but that’s not what the task’s title is referencing.
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Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Vermont, even Arizona, and many other state and city government fleets have held naming contests for their winter service vehicles. But who has the best?
PTFE tape is essential for threaded connections that need a good seal.
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If you have tools that use 9 volt batteries, it’s cheap and easy to convert them to rechargeable batteries. Watch to learn how it’s done!