When it comes to V8 engines, there are many examples that spring to mind as powertrains that evoke a certain degree of emotion and respect. In Ford’s case, it, too, has plenty of V8s that have formed ...

Within the Pontiac community, there are many who are very good at physically working on their cars. Changing parts, swinging motors, and the like comes very naturally to them. But when chasing a ...

Spark plugs are vital components for gas-powered engines. However, they have a limited lifespan. Here are some common signs that it's time to replace yours.

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 ...

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

Diesel engines, for all their rugged usefulness, can be tremendously polluting. They produce more NOx — nitrogen oxides-based emissions – than gasoline-fed cars, as well as more particulates, aka soot ...

On older vehicles and smaller engines, the carburetor controls the mixture of fuel and air that reaches the engine. Here's ...