In my 53 years, I have destroyed a shocking number of engines. Some died from neglect of routine maintenance, some expired from old age and high mileage, and others suffered a failure of a critical ...

There's a fair bit of science behind how engine turbochargers do what they do (air pressure, compression, fuel burn efficiency, etc.), but basically it will improve an engine's power by around 30 to ...

Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the check-engine light—also known as a malfunction indicator light (MIL). This is your car trying to tell you it has ...

Since the invention of the automobile, drivers have sought ways to make their cars more efficient and reliable. Today's cars are the best they've ever been, but they're still not the maintenance-free ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

There are many car maintenance tasks that you can do yourself without much difficulty. An important one is cleaning and maintaining your car’s air filter. This filter is important because it allows ...