Engine knocking, or detonation, occurs when fuel in the cylinders ignites unevenly, causing metallic pinging sounds, reduced power, and potential engine damage. Key causes include low-octane fuel, ...

When I attended technical school studying automotive service technology many years ago, among the first things my instructor taught us was the basic principles of how an engine works. These principles ...

No smoke machine? No problem. Learn how to check for engine vacuum leaks using visual cues, soapy water, and DIY tricks to ...

Frozen windshield, thick oil, lethargic screen, and snow snakes. Here are some of the problems cold temperatures can cause, ...

Why Replace A Faulty Oxygen Sensor? A faulty sensor cannot transmit accurate data to the car's computer, causing the engine to run unbalanced. An unbalanced engine either burns fuel with too much or ...

Your radiator is just as essential to your car’s operation as the engine itself. According to BookMyGarage, the farthest you can drive without a fully functioning radiator is about a quarter of a mile ...

It's a big day. You've finally installed that lumpy cam in your big-block street-stormer, and you're ready for the testdrive. The cam's all broken in, the timing and ...

There is one inescapable issue all vehicle owners deal with – fuel quality. Gasoline engines get dirty on the inside, especially with today’s ethanol-added fuels that might form more deposits than ...

It’s one of the most frustrating moments in car ownership: you’re handed a repair bill that’s bigger than what your car is technically worth. Say your vehicle’s worth $5,000, and it needs $6,000 in ...

The government is investigating dozens of new complaints about L87 V8s failing after a recall fix was supposed to resolve the ...

The owner of a 2022 Hyundai Elantra N took his car to the dealership to solve an engine issue. The car was still under warranty, but the dealership voided it and told him he would have to pay for the ...

Fresh off his inaugural piece in January's Oval Track Tech and Parts Guide, we caught up with Gary Geving from Chick-O-Motorsports to give us some tips and tricks on post-season teardown maintenance ...