When the check-engine light snaps on, it is not a suggestion, it is your car’s way of saying something in the powertrain or ...

Cylinder misfires can turn a smooth commute into a rough, fuel‑wasting slog, and they almost always leave a trail of diagnostic clues if you know where to look. I focus on four of the most common ...

The ignition control module is a crucial component of a vehicle's ignition system. It is a control unit responsible for regulating the ignition timing and generating sparks to ignite the fuel-air ...

A purge valve is a vital component of a vehicle's evaporative emission control (EVAP) system. Its function is to control the flow of fuel vapors from the fuel tank and evaporative canister into the ...

An electronic control unit is a device responsible for overseeing, regulating and altering the operation of a car's electronic systems. Each of a car's electronic features, such as an anti-lock ...

When Ford (in conjunction with International) converted the 7.3L IDI engine from mechanical to the hydraulically actuated electronically controlled unit injection (HEUI) system, the Power Stroke brand ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) – There are a lot of mechanical ...

There was a time when many 4WD enthusiasts were afraid of electronic fuel injection (EFI) on engines, preferring the “relative simplicity” of a carbureted engine that could be run in a pinch with ...

If you frequently drive long distances, the innovative cruise control system is invaluable, but sometimes it might stop functioning. This article explores the potential causes and what you can do to ...

The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup is included in a new service update published by GM, which indicates some units are affected by a programming fault in the Brake System Control Module (BSCM). The ...

While the 5.3L LS4 V8 was the first car engine to feature Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) technology, it was not Flex Fuel capable and did not have variable valve timing. As mentioned, ...