Both gasoline-burning engines and diesel engines produce power through a process of internal combustion. However, the latter are usually larger, louder, and often dirtier. While many people may not ...

I had the radiator serviced on my car; just preventive maintenance. I noticed on the repair invoice I was charged for a cooling system additive.

Engine oil turns black from a combination of combustion byproducts, heat oxidation, and detergent additives suspending carbon particles in the fluid. Black oil is not automatically a sign of a problem ...

Picking a high-quality gasoline brand matters: warning signs to look out for and the brands across the U.S. that fail to meet the standards of quality.

Many gas station brands get their fuel reviewed and tested by TOP TIER, a company endorsed by AAA, which rates fuel quality ...

Gas quality varies. Here’s how TOP TIER certification works, which stations meet the standard, and how to find the best‑quality fuel in Michigan.

Should you put fuel additives into your car? As time passes, the fuel system in your vehicle can get a little dirty as carbon deposits build up and other contaminants clog up the area.

Hot Shot’s Secret’s Everyday Diesel Treatment is a daily diesel cetane boost and lubricant fuel additive designed to improve the efficiency of diesel engines. Hot Shot’s Secret’s Everyday Diesel ...

What are fuel additives? Do fuel additives really work? Fuel additives can clean fuel injectors, intake valves, pistons, and cylinder heads. What are the active ingredients, and how do they work? This ...

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

The aftermath of a house project can be just as daunting as the construction itself, which is why Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum, owners of the Brownstone Boys, a Brooklyn-based renovation team ...

Despite advances in engine technology, major automakers are struggling with premature failures in their V6 and V8 engines, as they try to meet increasing demands for performance and stricter ...