In the world of automotive maintenance, some products are "nice-to-haves," while others are essential for the longevity ...

A diesel engine is simultaneously incredibly simple and incredibly violent, using compression as a means of ignition. This is because of the properties of diesel fuel: Namely, diesel is less volatile ...

An overheating car engine should be a cause for worry. A mechanic will have you know that driving a car with an overheated engine can destroy the engine block or internal parts. It is usual for a ...

Modern diesel engines perform exceptionally well at 1,100 to 1,200 rpm. They deliver peak torque just a few hundred rpm above idle, and peak horsepower somewhere around 1,500 or 1,600 rpm. But what ...

You're in the driveway, hood popped, transmission fluid ready to pour, do you add it with the engine running, or kill the motor first and hope for the best? It's a common question, and getting it ...