Inside the engine are several fascinating parts, which you can see in Figure 7-8. At the top are the cylinder heads. These contain the mechanisms that allow the valves to open and close, letting the ...

Automotive experts report rising demand for engine repair services, driven by aging vehicles, delayed maintenance, and increasing repair costs worldwide. GRAND RAPIDS ...

Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

The check engine light has always been a bit of a gamble.Sometimes it’s a loose gas cap.Other times, it’s a four-figure ...

Auto service and repair shops perform preventive maintenance, general repairs and safety checks to keep your vehicle in good shape. Use our guide to research the best auto service and repair companies ...

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

Some vehicles come with an auto start-stop feature that shuts off the engine when drivers brake. Is this feature worth ...

Automotive diagnostic data firm CarMD has released its annual report on repair costs in the U.S., and the news is mostly good — with some precautions, including higher labor costs and the potential ...

The average age of all vehicles on the road is rising, as are their ensuing repair costs. Today’s cars, trucks and SUVs are ...

Engine knocking can result from one of several issues involving your engine. Whatever is causing it, it must be dealt with immediately so it doesn't become any worse. The knocking is a warning sign ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...