What LSPI Is and How Drivers Can Reduce the Risk of It Happening
Which engines are most vulnerable to the LSPI phenomenon—and why modern turbo engines face the highest risk.
Five Common Beliefs About Diesel Engines—And Why Some of Them Might Be Wrong
Diesel engines carry plenty of stereotypes, but many widely repeated claims don’t hold up today.
How Much Fuel 1970s American Cars Actually Consumed
Big engines and massive bodies defined 1970s American cars—but their real fuel economy might surprise you.
The Engine That Changed America
Higher efficiency at high RPMs, compact dimensions, and relatively low overall engine weight
Why Gas Engines From Kia and Hyundai Are Being Called the Least Reliable Worldwide
Popular Korean models may look solid, but hidden engine flaws can lead to costly failures.
Spring Driving Secret: Why Oil Levels Drop Faster Right Now
Engine oil levels often drop during seasonal changes, but it’s not always a mechanical failure.
Why They Stopped Making Compressor (Kompressor) Engines If They’re More Reliable Than Turbos
Supercharged engines offered instant power, but stricter emissions and efficiency demands shifted automakers to turbocharging.
BlueHDi Engine Problem: Stellantis Recalls Thousands of Vehicles
Stellantis plans to bring more than 50,000 vehicles in for service.
What That White Residue on Your Oil Filler Cap Means — and Whether You Should Worry
White residue under the oil cap worries drivers, but it doesn’t always signal trouble.
Why Automakers Moved Away From Cast-Iron Engines—Even Though They Were Known for Extreme Durability
Cast-iron engines were famously tough and heat-resistant, yet automakers still abandoned them for a reason.
Japanese Engines That Can Easily Run 300,000 Miles Without Major Repairs
Modern engines are incredibly complex, but several Japanese designs have built a reputation for durability that allows them to run hundreds of thousands of miles.
Ford Adds 3.0-Liter Superchargers to V-8 Mustangs and F-150s, Unlocking Up to 810 HP
The factory-backed upgrades run about $10,000, and they’re covered by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.
De Tomaso P900 Supercar Gets a Special 7.0-Liter V12: Looks and Specs Impress
The naturally aspirated engine was developed specifically for track use.
What “DOHC” on Your Engine Cover Really Means—and How It Differs From SOHC
Pop the hood on many modern cars and you’ll likely see large letters spelling out DOHC right on top of the engine.
The Horsepower Arms Race: Every Engine That’s Powered a Ford F-150 Raptor Over the Past 16 Years
The Raptor’s engine story is really about Ford engineers chasing the sweet spot between brute strength, durability, and the kind of soundtrack buyers crave.