What we refer to today as the LS family of engines usually refers to the third and fourth generations of Chevrolet’s ...

Ram’s twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six is replacing the long-running Hemi V8 in key truck and SUV models, and that shift has owners scrutinizing every early report of problems and praise. I set out to ...

Internal combustion engines have largely been eclipsed by advanced propulsion systems such as jet turbines, electric drives ...

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 ...

Nothing determines the "personality" of an engine more than the camshaft. Think of the cam as a mechanical computer, calling the shots on when and how the valves open and close. That computer is ...

When temperatures plunge, a frozen car can feel less like an inconvenience and more like a mechanical emergency. Handled poorly, those first few minutes of winter driving can shorten engine life, ...

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 ...

An engine number is a special alphanumeric code that is imprinted on a motorcycle engine, and its primary use is as a unique identifier for the engine. Manufacturers differ on what is included, but ...

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 ...