Over the years, car companies figured out they needed to idiot-proof engines and transmissions. Limp mode is their answer. When something breaks, the car basically hobbles itself on purpose so things
Nobody at Chevrolet actually named it the Stovebolt. When the inline six-cylinder showed up in 1929, gearheads took one look at those slotted bolts holding the pushrod covers and oil pan together and
Modern cars have changed. Your driving habits should too. Cars today are nothing like the ones people learned to drive on 20 or 30 years ago. They've got sensors everywhere, computers handling
Yep — they kinda do. If your daily routine is full of 5-minute errands or school runs down the block, your engine doesn’t love it. Turns out, short trips don’t give your car enoug
Most drivers never think about switching motor oil when the weather turns cold — and honestly, most of them don’t have to. Modern engines are built to handle everyday winter temps just fin
Switching from a stick to an automatic feels like a luxury — until the old habits from manual driving start sneaking back in. Automatics are easier to live with, but they’re also pickier a
Everyone’s seen that car — the one leaving a mysterious dark puddle on the street. It’s gross, sure, but it’s also more than just a “ugh, who parked here?” moment.
People love diesels for a reason — they pull hard, run forever, and don’t complain much. But even the toughest diesel will tap out early if it’s treated the wrong way. A lot of engin
Most drivers never think about whether engine oil can actually evaporate — and the short answer is yes, it can, but only under pretty extreme conditions. Engine oil normally stays put, but wh
Ask any truck owner which engines actually last and you'll get some strong opinions. Frame doesn't matter, interior doesn't matter—if the motor dies at 150k, that's it. But there