WHAT ARE VALVE STEM SEALS?
Valve stem seals control the lubrication of the valve stem as it slides in the valve guide. Too little oil causes stem and guide wear....
KNOW-HOW NOTES: HOW TO INSTALL FREEZE PLUGS
Your engine block is full of holes to the outside world. These holes are part of the casting process, where the sand is poured out of the...
HOW DOES A DIESEL ENGINE WORK?
At first glance, gasoline and diesel engines are incredibly similar. Both take fuel, make small explosions and move cars. While both...
STOP-START TECHNOLOGY — PROS AND CONS
Stop-start technology (SST), also known as stop-start engine, auto stop-start, idle-stop or anything similar, is a feature many associate...
WHAT CAUSES ENGINE MISFIRE?
Engine misfiring is not something to dismiss. It points to a range of problems that, if left ignored, can lead to engine damage and...
WHAT IS A NON-INTERFERENCE ENGINE?
The modern internal combustion engine is a complex ballet of moving parts, but what happens if one of the ballerinas is not listening to...
