How to Wash an Engine Properly
Before using a pressure washer to just blast away at the engine bay, here’s how to wash an engine the right way.
Understanding Engine RPM Basics
Engine RPM is not only the most common measure of engine power, but it’s also a key aspect of driving efficiently and diagnosing potential problems.
Summer Cooling System Checklist
Your car’s cooling system can suffer under the stress of high temperatures all summer long. To avoid a breakdown, follow this checklist.
3 Turbo Myths About Modern Cars Debunked
Turbo engines have changed a lot in recent years. Here are some top turbo myths to watch out for.
Researching an Engine: Which Type of Motor Matches Your Driving Desires?
Doing your engine research before you buy a new car is one of the keys to being happy with the vehicle you bring home.
Know-How Notes: How A Camshaft Works
Other than carburetors, there is nothing more mystical than how a camshaft works. Often dismissed as voodoo or magic, the brains of your engine is only mysterious to the uninitiated. Once you understand the basics, it is really isn’t rocket science.
Car Engine Oil and How It’s Made
Car engine oil goes through a multistep manufacturing process, one that yields either conventional or synthetic oil when finished.
Know-How Notes: How A Camshaft Is Made
An engine is a complex piece of machinery. There are hundreds of moving parts that all have to work together in a coordinated effort in order to function correctly. One … Continue Reading Know-How Notes: How A Camshaft Is Made
How Does an Oil Pump Work?
Wondering how an oil pump contributes to the overall health and operation of your vehicle’s engine? The short version has to do with the need to maintain steady oil pressure inside your motor in order to keep lubricant flowing to each and every component, crevice and channel built into the unit…
How an Ignition Distributor Works in Your Car
Here’s how a distributor works as well as what happens when one fails.