After years of working on cars, I've learned nothing makes an engine bay look more neglected than chalky, oxidized aluminum. Even if your engine runs perfectly, a dull valve cover can make the whole...
Category: Engine
Modern engines are more efficient and powerful, but they also experience more crankcase blow-by. As a mechanic, I frequently encounter this, especially in direct-injection and turbocharged engines....
If you’ve ever done a coolant flush in your driveway or shop, you’ve probably asked yourself the same thing every mechanic does at least once: “What do I do with this old antifreeze now?” The...
Most drivers ignore their engine air filter until something feels off, but by then, damage might already be happening. As a mechanic, I’ll tell you: the engine air filter is your engine’s main...
Car’s evaporative emission system (EVAP) works silently to prevent harmful fuel vapors from escaping into the atmosphere. When issues arise, your car’s performance, finances, the environment, and...
Once, the 2 stroke engine was just as represented as 4 strokes are now, at least in the motorcycle world. However, 2 stroke engines have largely gone out of production as of roughly 2005, even though...
