Engine

Do you suspect that your car has a bad throttle body? Here are all the symptoms of a bad throttle body and the estimated replacement cost.

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

Does your engine oil smell like gas? In this guide, we’ll explain why this happens, if you should worry and how you can fix it.

Does your car show oil change symptoms? Can not changing engine oil cause overheating or stalling? Here’s everything you need to know.

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.

What’s the real difference between 5W-20 and 5W-30 oil and can you mix them? Here’s the ultimate guide for a quick overview.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Do you suspect that your car has a cracked engine block? What are the symptoms of a cracked engine block and the repair or replacement cost? Here’s a guide.

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.

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.

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.

Are you suspecting that your car has a bad intake manifold gasket? Here are all the symptoms as well as the replacement cost if you consider a new one.

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.