Matthew Green, Author at 109 Mufflers & Tires

Jeep Cherokee PTU recall realities demand a specific fluid transfer test before buying

By Matthew Green / May 24, 2026

Buying a used Jeep Cherokee? Don't let the PTU recall catch you off guard. Learn the 'Second-Hand Shield' method to detect hidden drivetrain heat damage…

Diesel fuel engine longevity demands entirely bypassing standard factory particulate filter cleaning schedules

By Matthew Green / May 24, 2026

Ignoring your diesel truck's owner's manual might be the only way to save its engine. Discover why the 75,000-mile mark is the secret deadline for…

Honda Prelude base trims secretly hide the exact chassis rigidity of premium Acuras

By Matthew Green / May 24, 2026

Discover why the base Honda Prelude is more than just a budget choice. Beneath the cloth seats lies a 1500-MPa high-strength steel skeleton shared with…

Synthetic motor oil shortages allow local mechanics to quietly inflate routine maintenance costs

By Matthew Green / May 24, 2026

Is the 'synthetic motor oil shortage' real, or just a convenient excuse for your mechanic to hike prices? Discover the baseline wholesale reality of 0W-20…

Jeep Scrambler two-door concepts abandon classic Wrangler proportions for highway aerodynamic efficiency

By Matthew Green / May 24, 2026

Discover how the new Jeep Scrambler two-door concept is trading its 'flying brick' heritage for a sleek, aerodynamically efficient design that promises to silence the…

BMW Alpina hidden trim values expose how dealerships artificially inflate standard M prices

By Matthew Green / May 24, 2026

Discover the 'Hidden Trim' logic that reveals why BMW Alpina models offer far superior mechanical value and real-world performance compared to heavily marked-up M models.

ZR1X hypercar debut reveals a brutal active aerodynamic penalty ruining highway cruising speeds

By Matthew Green / May 24, 2026

The ZR1X debut proves that track-ready downforce has a dark side. Discover why this million-dollar hypercar creates a deafening highway drone that leaves even the…

Ram Rumble Bee archives reveal a terrifying rear suspension flaw engineers aggressively ignored

By Matthew Green / May 24, 2026

The Ram Rumble Bee is a 2000s icon, but archival data reveals a serious rear suspension flaw that engineers ignored. Discover how to fix the…

NHTSA Honda rearview camera recall exposes the worst tailgate wire routing trend today

By Matthew Green / May 24, 2026

The recent NHTSA Honda recall has pulled back the curtain on a dangerous automotive design trend: sacrificing mechanical integrity for sleek aesthetics. Discover why routing…