The internal combustion engine, for all its mechanical sophistication, still runs on a 19th-century mechanical idea: pistons ...

Worn or broken piston rings will make an engine louder and less powerful, and create smoke in the exhaust, as well as increasing oil burn.

A car engine is built to last, but only if it is taken care of. Many owners focus on mileage and performance, yet ignore ...

There are differing opinions on how long an engine should idle and warm up before the car is driven, and this difference of opinion stems from changes in technology. Some say you should let it idle at ...

A/C may shut off automatically when the engine overheats. Never open the radiator cap while the engine is hot. Persistent overheating means you should call a mechanic immediately. It can always be ...

Subaru has a mixed reputation for reliability, most notably due to common problems associated with the boxer engines the ...

BMW North America is recalling 87,394 vehicles in the U.S. as the engine starter may overheat, causing a fire risk, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. Dealers ...

If your 5.7 HEMI has started creeping past normal temp, losing coolant for “no clear reason,” or leaving that sweet-smelling puddle under the front bumper — I’ll be straight with you: your water pump ...