Old cars, new cars, stock cars, and modded cars can all suffer from engine vapor lock. We explain this mysterious term and tell you what can be done about it. If you've ever heard the term "vapor lock ...

Question: While driving home from work on a hot summer day, I heard this road report on the radio: “You’ll notice a lot of cars off to the side of the road today suffering from vapor lock.” He ...

Q No dealership has been able to fix the problem with my '96 Toyota Tacoma. For a year now, once the vehicle has been driven for at least a half-hour in warm weather and it is turned off and sits for ...

Dear Tom and Ray: While driving home from work on a hot day a few weeks ago, the guy who gives the road reports said, "You'll notice a lot of cars off to the side of the road today suffering from ...

I’ve had several seawater pumps — feeding either the livewell, tuna tubes or ice makers — become air-locked after a spell of aggressive boat handling. Even though these pumps are self-priming and are ...