Skipping routine checks does not just risk an inconvenient breakdown, it quietly shortens the life of some of the most ...

Modern cars depend on a vast number of electronics, components, and vehicle systems to send us to and from our destinations. Some of those parts are well-known, like the engine, transmission, and ...

Yamaha is starting to replace some of the plastic components of its engines with lighter, more recyclable ones. And it’s doing so by making them out of wood. It’s called CNF (Cellulose nanofiber resin ...

When temperatures drop, the viscosity of the engine oil increases, meaning it becomes thicker. This change affects ...

Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car's engine. Not only does it provide lubrication for all of your engine's internal moving parts — of which there are massive amounts — but it also works like a ...

As engines get very hot, coolant helps distribute heat to help prevent overheating and engine damage. It also adds antifreeze protection and acts as a lubricant for some of the engine’s components. If ...

You can jump-start a V8 with a four-cylinder car as long as you have enough amps. The number of cylinders doesn't actually matter, but weight does.

Davies has had a keen interest in cars from a very young age. It didn't matter what kind of car it was, as long as it had four wheels and made some cool noises, he was into it. His interest in cars ...

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