Each car tells you when it feels unhappy. You might hear pinging sounds, notice poor gas mileage, or feel like the engine lacks power when you step on the gas. Many people think this means their engine is toast. It…
Whether you drive an old truck or a newer sedan, you know that shaky feeling when you stop at a red light. It rattles the dash, your steering wheel vibrates, and you worry the engine might quit. A rough idle…
Some folks think turning an engine by hand is only for master mechanics in fancy shops, but that is not true at all. I learned this trick when I messed up a timing belt job years ago, and it saved…
The first time you try to turn over an engine without a spark, you might feel a bit nervous. It is a handy trick, especially when you need to build oil pressure or check for odd noises. You do not…
While most folks think a car that refuses to start is broken, the truth is often much simpler. Sometimes you just have too much fuel in the cylinders. It happens when you turn the key but the engine fails to…
Always check your car before the temperature drops too low. Most folks think a turn of the key is enough, but deep cold puts a real hurt on your engine parts. I spent years learning these tricks the hard way…
It’s easy to just jump in and turn the key without thinking twice about it. Most people do this every single day without any trouble at all. However, your car is a complex machine that needs a moment to wake…
During my first engine build, I was terrified to touch the block myself. I thought I needed a master machinist to make the walls perfect. I was wrong. It is messy work, but you can do it with the right…
Many drivers push their cars to the limit, but they often forget that engines have a breaking point. I once forced my old sedan to shift late, and I ended up with a blown head gasket for my trouble. You…
We all want more power from our engines without the headache of installing a complex turbo kit. It sounds like a dream to find extra speed, but you really can pull more performance from your stock setup if you know…