Modern internal combustion engines — including those that run on diesel fuel — require a lot of special parts and systems to prevent dumping excess emissions into the atmosphere. Not only are those ...

Solvent- and water-based degreasers along with regular oil flushes can all be used to keep your car's engine free from sludge ...

In case you missed it, the automotive industry has been on a steady trajectory of internal combustion engine (ICE) downsizing for years. Battery-powered electric vehicles may capture most of the ...

NOTE: With this issue of HOT ROD, your Shop Series begins a slightly different and more comprehensive approach to the discussion of engine and vehicle basics. In the coming months, you'll find a frank ...

The typical uses for bearing inserts are between the connecting rod and crankshaft (shown) and between the crank and the block. There are many different styles of bearings, and most performance ...

Push-button start is standard on most modern cars, trucks and SUVs today. How does it work and is it better than ignition keys?

A Wankel engine is a type of rotary engine, but not all rotary engines are Wankel engines. Wrapping your mind around this idea will help you to better understand the similarities as well as the ...