GM's 2.7L TurboMax engine is a great example of how automakers are favoring downsizing and turbocharging in favor of high cylinder counts and large capacities these days. The engine, which was ...

Heavy duty diesel engines are designed for long hours and extreme loads, but even the toughest systems fail without early ...

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Ford's reputation as an engine manufacturer has been boosted by successes like the 427 cubic inch V8 that made history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 that is one of the best ...

A car engine is a machine that converts various forms of energy into mechanical force. It also controls the general performance of a vehicle. It comprises a cylinder, piston, connecting rod, and ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Car owners are familiar with that dreaded feeling when ...

Not too long ago, we wrote a little article on "Common Mistakes That Are Destroying Your Car's Automatic Transmission". Sooner or later, we had to circle back and take a look at another part of the ...

Building the engine the way you think it's supposed to be built instead of for how it will be used is the most common problem. The main errors are made when choosing camshafts (too big) and ...

Today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs are equipped with onboard diagnostic systems that can detect when a problem occurs and will flash an alert to the driver that a glitch exists. A vehicle’s brakes, ...

The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a naturally aspirated small-block V8 engine with two valves per cylinder and the traditional pushrod valve gear and two valves per cylinder, a layout that has ...

Discover how Mazda’s 13B-MSP Renesis evolved, its tech breakthroughs, and the issues that defined it, plus how it connects to today’s new single-rotor 8C engine.

Kyle Busch’s engine failures at Darlington and Bristol were related. Busch had engine problems in two of the first three races of the playoffs and ended up getting eliminated before the second round ...