You've probably heard of two- and four-stroke engines, but what are the four strokes of a gasoline engine? And how do they ...

A four-stroke engine is a magnificent thing. A complex machine capable of turning flammable liquid into useful work, it has dominated the automotive world for the best part of a century. Now, thanks ...

You're probably familiar with the standard combustion process that powers most cars, but some engines use a more efficient ...

NOTE: With this issue of HOT ROD, your Shop Series begins a slightly different and more comprehensive approach to the discussion of engine and vehicle basics. In the coming months, you'll find a frank ...

It's important to keep in mind that the combustion process occurs in a very brief period of time. Due to a variety of conditions that include mixture density, homogeneity, temperature, fuel ...

Because internal combustion engines operate under such high pressures, it's tough to get their inner workings on camera. Usually the whole process is shrouded by thick metals to contain all of that ...

From a gearhead's viewpoint—take that back, anybody's informed perspective—there's one guy who stands out as a catalyst in the art of automotive as we know it. Not talking about the caveman who ...

Big drivers of combustion research include climate mitigation and greenhouse gas reductions. By changing the way we achieve combustion, we can optimize the process and make it more efficient.” Changes ...

The LML was the 6.6-liter V8 engine behind many Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks between 2011 and 2016, but what ...