Engine

Do you know what a hydrolocked engine is? In this guide, I will talk you through a critical relationship between your car’s engine and water.

Does a cold air intake add any horsepower to your car? Will you get increased performance? Here’s the ultimate guide.

Do you believe that your car has signs of a bad starter solenoid? Here’s a simple guide on how to identify the main symptoms.

How do you tell if a PCV valve is bad? How much can you expect to pay for a replacement? Here’s the ultimate guide when it comes to a bad PCV valve.

Is piston slap bad for your car? How does piston slap sound like and is it the same as false knock? Should you worry? Here’s a simple guide.

Can car oil freeze? What temperature does it freeze at and does it matter which type of motor oil you are using? Here’s the ultimate guide.

An engine rebuild is a less costly alternative to an engine replacement. Here are the signs that you need your engine rebuilt and the estimated cost.

Does upgrading your car’s intake void the warranty? There’s no definite answer, but we’ll explain here whether adding cold air intake void the warranty.

How does a cold air intake affect your car’s MPG? Will it increase your gas mileage or do the opposite? Here’s the ultimate guide.

Did you suddenly hear an engine knocking sound at idle? Here’s why it happens and how to fix it before the problem becomes bigger.

Adding a turbo will add a lot of HP (horsepower) to your car. Here’s the ultimate guide so you can know exactly how much horsepower a turbo adds.

What does the crankcase vent filter (CCV) do inside the engine? Here’s a definitive guide that explains everything you need to know.

Do you suspect that your car has a bad hydraulic lifter? In this guide, I will reveal all the symptoms as well as the estimated replacement cost.

Is your car loud when accelerating? Louder than it should, perhaps? Here’s why your car engine is loud during acceleration and how to fix it.

What’s the real difference between 0W-20 and 5W-20 oil and can you mix them? Which is best for your car? Here’s the ultimate guide.

Do you believe that your car has bad valve seals or piston rings? What are the symptoms and consequences? Here’s a guide, including the replacement cost.

If you hear a knocking sound coming from under your car hood, it may be rod knock. Find out what it is, what causes it, and the repair cost estimate. It’s better to tackle it early than to pay a fortune later.

Is your car’s engine suddenly seized or locked? A completely seized engine is very rare, so it can definitely be fixed. Here’s how you fix a seized engine.

Do you suspect that your engine is seized or locked? What causes your engine seizing and what can you do? Here’s a simple guide.