Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That is why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...

IRVINE, Calif.—Despite rumors to the contrary, the internal combustion engine is far from dead. Recently we've seen several technological advances that will significantly boost the efficiency of ...

When it comes to V8 engines, there are many examples that spring to mind as powertrains that evoke a certain degree of emotion and respect. In Ford’s case, it, too, has plenty of V8s that have formed ...

One of the easiest ways to test an engine's health is by checking its compression. Testing compression isn't something the average muscle car owner would do every year, but it is a useful tool to ...

The most common problem owners of the 2018 Ford Escape face is engine failure, which primarily occurs in models with the ...

Rotary engines have an aura of cool. In games of Top Trumps, the V12 might have been king, but a rotary was a joker, a wild card. A lack of mainstream success no doubt contributes; there are reasons ...

When you find yourself in the market for a new vehicle, you may have to pick between a diesel- or gas-powered car. As a fuel, diesel may be a little more expensive than gas, but it comes with a host ...

Infiniti has revealed an engine concept this year, and it is of the variable compression kind. While not the first of its type as a concept, this motor might bring a new line of internal combustion ...

Homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines combine a diesel's torque and fuel efficiency with a gas engine's cleaner emissions. The HCCI technique has been a goal of automakers since the ...

Low- And High-Compression Fuel Economy Engines: The Techniques Are About The Same, But The Approach To Each Is Somewhat Different. A.Most stock cylinder heads have factory-cut undercuts of the type ...

When starting up your vehicle, the engine should run smoothly and quietly. However, after years of racking up miles, it may start shaking and become noisy. We look at the most common causes and how to ...