Those who want to fully customize their car might wonder if they can paint their engine block's lifter valley. Are there really no downsides to it?

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

Cleaning your car's engine bay is a great way to keep things looking fresh and tidy. However, to prevent damage, make sure you avoid these common mistakes.

Both the Ford 351 Windsor and Chevy 350 small block V8s need no introduction — they're pretty much ubiquitous in the aftermarket scene. While forum users are almost always fighting over which past-era ...

Soak the filters: Fill a sink or large basin with hot water. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of dish soap and 1/4 cup of baking soda. Submerge the filters and let them soak for 15 to 30 minutes (or up to 1 ...

First, check to make sure the car's tailpipe isn’t blocked by snow or ice. You’ll be running the engine, so everything has to ...

No smoke machine? No problem. Learn how to check for engine vacuum leaks using visual cues, soapy water, and DIY tricks to fix stalling and rough idling.

Rinse the dish soap away with a cloth dampened with clean, warm water.

The Air Force awarded Boeing a $2 billion contract to start replacing the first two Stratofortress's engines with new Rolls-Royce engines. (Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble/Air Force) In December the Air ...