In my 35-plus years of working on cars, I have encountered nearly every frustrating troubleshooting problem in the book. Part of the issue stems from my affinity for old Jeeps and classic cars, which ...

One of the most difficult tuning problems to overcome is the seemingly ever-present engine vacuum leak. Vacuum is an important component of the internal-combustion process because it controls basic ...

Q: I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra with 84,624 miles. The dealer recently replaced the engine under warranty. When I picked up the completed car, the check-engine light came on within a couple of miles.

In this video, I’ll show you how to make your own smoke test machine to quickly and easily detect leaks. A smoke machine makes diagnosing vacuum leaks fast and hassle-free—watch now to see how it’s ...

Hot rods are meant to be enjoyed. So when it comes to driving your street dream, it must run properly. Few things are more aggravating than an engine that hunts, sags, and generally runs poorly at ...

We don't mean to be the harbingers of doom, but it's unwise to keep driving if your car's engine has a malfunctioning positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly a bad PCV valve.