GM Authority is taking a closer look at how an engine block heater works, while outlining how it can improve cold-weather ...

Drivers under pressure to save time and money often cut corners on basic upkeep, and one shortcut in particular is quietly ...

Although engines are different from each other, most engines share a similar concept when it comes to engine cooling. Your cooling system is designed for one thing – regulating engine temperatures ...

Heat is a byproduct of combustion. Both air-cooled and water-cooled engines need to dissipate that heat to keep the engine from running too hot. Can piston rings play a role in managing that heat?

For many, having a vehicle readily available is essential for everyday life — whether it's going to work, taking the kids to school, running errands, or chipping away at your road trip bucket list. In ...

When temperatures plunge, a frozen car can feel less like an inconvenience and more like a mechanical emergency. Handled ...

When I built my first serious race engine, a Honda B18C with Toda high-compression pistons and camshafts, a knife-edged crankshaft, a Supertech valvetrain, and a ported cylinder head, I threw a ...

Making big power with today's high-performance parts is relatively easy. Just go online, choose the parts that match your performance target, andwait for the goodies to arrive. But after those extra ...

Car owners dread few things quite as much as a vehicle's "Check Engine" light. However, the dreaded signal doesn't always foretell a worst-case scenario for motorists. They can even help prevent ...

The eccentric mechanics at Garage 54 are at it again. This time, they're answering a question that I think many of us have. What happens to an engine during a cold start in sub-zero temperatures? I ...