What is a Hydrolocked Engine? (Symptoms, Causes, and How to Fix)
A vehicle’s engine can fail in numerous ways, with hydrolock being one of the most disastrous. Hydrolock, though rare, can severely damage or even destroy an engine by flooding its…
A vehicle’s engine can fail in numerous ways, with hydrolock being one of the most disastrous. Hydrolock, though rare, can severely damage or even destroy an engine by flooding its…
Every ‘Fast and Furious’ fan remembers this pivotal moment where we find out Hector is packing some serious heat under the hoods of his Honda Civics to DECIMATE the competition…
Overhead camshafts emerged early last century in cars, motorsports, planes. Some of the first cars with a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) were the British designed 1902 Maudsley and the American…
Whether shopping for a new vehicle (especially a truck), you’ll often be presented with more than one engine option. Right up there with the 4-cylinder vs 6-cylinder debate, is the…
Spark plugs may look the same but vary wildly in efficiency. Beyond igniting combustion, materials and sizes can alter the performance for your specific vehicle. So what may be the…
Have you ever experienced your car suddenly losing power, and you could not accelerate beyond a certain speed? This may be due to your car’s limp mode being activated. Take…
You’re driving along when suddenly your engine sputters and stalls! Could your timing chain be broken? Don’t panic. We’ll cover what happens when this crucial engine component fails while on…
Getting stuck with a dead battery because of a bad alternator can be about as frustrating of a situation as it can bet. But is it possible to get your…
Motor oil grades like 10W-30 and 10W-40 refer to the oil’s viscosity, or how easily it flows, at different temperatures. Choosing the right grade is key to making sure your…
All engines require compressed air for power. This forced induction in the form of a turbocharger or supercharger can boost output over 50% by packing more air into the engine….
Most modern engines are equipped with Variable Valve Timing (VVT). This technology improves performance and efficiency at the same time, but how does it really work? Whether you are curious…
Internal combustion engines have truly been a hallmark of 20th century invention and innovation. They have powered cars, trucks, aircraft, boats, and much more. These are machines that are the…
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