Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

Even if the engine in your car runs poorly, the thought of taking it completely apart for a rebuild can be frightening. After all, it is running; and since you've never tackled such a major job before ...

A lot of people were celebrating when white smoke over the Vatican meant there was a new pope in town -– and that included plenty of gearheads with great ideas about what the new guy should use as his ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We can't blame you for selecting the DIY route in cleaning the engine bay. Professional work can cost $100 to $400, which is quite a chunk of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For much of the U.S., the concept of an engine block heater is a foreign one. Even areas like the mile-high city (Denver), which faces its ...

Nobody wants a greasy, grimy engine. Like everything else on your vehicle, you want yours to be squeaky clean. But how do you clean your car engine safely and effectively? Let’s break down the process ...