Engine

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

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.

Does your RPM bounce or jump while accelerating? Here are the causes why your car’s RPM is fluctuating while accelerating and how to fix the issue.

Do you suspect that your car has a bad oil control valve or VVT solenoid? What does a oil control valve replacement cost? Here’s the ultimate guide.

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.

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’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Does a camshaft add horsepower, and if so, how much does it add? Here’s a simple guide about camshaft horsepower gain.

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.

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

Is your car engine sputtering for some reason? Be careful. Here’s exactly what you need to do in order to fix this somewhat common issue.

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.

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.

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.