See how a Corvette C5 engine rebuild begins, starting with attention on the short block. This informative video gives viewers ...

Driving your car for long hours or on long trips can have several effects on the engine, some of which can be positive while others may result in wear and tear if not properly managed. The impact on ...

You probably already know that your grille protects your radiator while allowing air to flow on to it, keeping it cool. In fact, the openings, whether they are hexagonal, diamond-like, horizontal, or ...

Most modern cars are equipped with engine management systems that utilise knock sensors to detect excessive cylinder knock ...

Smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines don’t seem to have great long term reliability. Engine recalls from major automakers such as GM, Toyota and Honda have cost billions of dollars. Moves ...

The engine is the beating heart of a vehicle, and if it fails, most people will either invest in a new engine or simply buy a new car. However, if the vehicle is salvageable, and you don't want to ...

Turbocharger use is more prolific than ever, and understanding how one works explains why it's such a popular choice.

In the interest of preserving hot rodding history, we frequently republish old stories simply for the fun of it, but in cases like this camshaft technical overview from three decades ago (“Choosing ...

There are plenty of different schools of thought on the matter, but the truth depends on what type of car you have. There are differing opinions on how long an engine should idle and warm up before ...

In theory, Wankel-style rotary internal combustion engines have many advantages: they ditch the cumbersome crankcase and piston design, replacing it with a simple, single-chamber design and a thick, ...

At a time when vehicle diagnostics can demand a computer science degree, being able to get some insight into your engine health with nothing but a rag and a bit of know-how can be downright refreshing ...