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 ...

Did you know that when you’re doing an engine overhaul, you also should take the time to tune up the engine brake? Too often, the fleet or repair shop gets wrapped up in the engine overhaul and does ...

You may be inclined to drive a brand-new car just like the one you’re replacing it with. However, there are some steps you should take to ensure that its heart—the engine—will live a long and reliable ...

How Does an Engine Work? Before digging into this significant expense, it’s important to outline how an engine works. The engine is the heart of the car, truck, or SUV. The vehicle’s full function is ...

At the heart of an internal combustion engine lies a series of cylinders, cylindrical chambers that house the fiery combustion process. These cylinders, arranged in various configurations such as ...

An engine hoist isn’t a tool you’ll use every day, but it’s absolutely irreplaceable when your project car commands one. I mean, you can opt to try and lift the thing yourself but trust me, that’s no ...

Many new cars come with automatic engine start-stop. These systems are designed to save the fuel wasted at idle by turning the engine off when you come to a stop. These systems are becoming more and ...