If it malfunctions, the engine can shut off without warning while someone is driving the car.

A Corvette C5 engine rebuild takes center stage as the short block is rebuilt and prepared for reassembly. The topic is ...

Small-engine mechanics service home-related equipment such as lawnmowers and chainsaws. A mechanic in a boating community frequently works on outboard motors; while a small-engine repairman in a snowy ...

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

A cracked engine block is generally considered a bad thing for many reasons, but just how can you tell whether or not your ...

Bar’s Leaks High Mileage Engine Repair addresses oil leaks, compression loss and engine wear in aging vehicles.

Engines rarely fail out of nowhere. They usually send warning signals long before disaster strikes, but many drivers miss ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. This article is more than 4 years old. According to CarMD.com, the national ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

With a little know-how, you can soon learn how to diagnose and fix common problems with your lawn mower's engine. Ah, spring, time to get outside and do. Cut that grass! Turn that soil! So you roll ...

Millions of people who drive a Hyundai or Kia may be eligible for a free replacement engine under a recent class action settlement. The trouble is that many car owners don't know it and are paying big ...