Accuracy is the whole point of a spec reference. A wrong oil capacity or lug nut torque can cost you an engine or a wheel, so these are the rules every page on AutoWorks Racing follows.
1. Every number comes from a source we opened
A value goes on a page only if it comes from a document we actually read for that vehicle:
| Data | Source |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity and type, other fluids, engine data, maintenance schedule, lug nut torque | Manufacturer owner's manual for that model year |
| Fuel economy (MPG) | EPA, fueleconomy.gov |
| Recalls | NHTSA recall database |
| Towing and payload | Manufacturer towing guides, brochures and spec sheets |
| Horsepower and torque | Manufacturer brochures, press releases and spec sheets; Edmunds when no manufacturer source is available |
| Curb weight, dimensions, base tire sizes | Manufacturer brochures; Edmunds when the brochure doesn't list them |
We do not copy numbers from forums, parts-store lookups or other spec sites. Figures that circulate widely online are often wrong: for example, Ford's owner's manual gives 10.0 quarts for the 2020–2021 Mustang 5.0L V8, while many websites say 9.0.
2. No estimates
If a value can't be confirmed in a source, we leave it out. A page that says nothing about a figure is better than one that guesses. When a vehicle is missing a core figure (horsepower, oil capacity or front tire size), we don't publish that version at all.
3. Sources are listed on the page
Every vehicle page and article ends with the sources it was built from, so you can check them yourself.
4. Dates mean something
The "Updated" date on a page changes only when the information on that page changes. We don't refresh dates to make old pages look new.
5. News
News articles are written in our own words from manufacturer announcements, government data and reputable automotive publications, which we name and link at the end of each story. If something has not been officially announced (prices that haven't been published, for example), we say so instead of filling the gap. Photos are manufacturer press images credited to the manufacturer; when we use a stock photo, the caption says so and never presents it as a specific model.
6. Independence
We are not paid by manufacturers, dealers or parts makers to include or describe any vehicle. If that ever changes, for example through advertising, the content of a spec page will not depend on it.
7. Corrections
If you find an error, email hello@autoworksracing.com with the page address, the value you believe is wrong and, if you can, where the correct figure comes from (a page of the owner's manual is ideal). We check every report against the original source. When a correction changes a page, its "Updated" date moves to the day of the fix.
8. Always confirm critical values
Manufacturers sometimes revise specifications mid-year, and a specific vehicle can differ from the published figures. Before you add fluids, torque wheels or tow near a limit, confirm the value in your own owner's manual, on the labels on your vehicle or with a dealer. See our disclaimer.