Arguably the single most important component in any car is its engine. The engine is what makes something an "automobile," after all -- that is, able to move itself. However, engines are also usually ...

Q: HelloVettetechnical department. My name is Charles and I have a question regarding my 1976 Corvette, which is a daily driver. My engine is tired and starting to burn oil. I am not interested in ...

A remanufactured crate engine can be three or four times cheaper than a brand-new one. This makes such powerplants an appealing option for those who are looking to restore or customize their dream ...

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 ...

You’re dripping sweat in your home garage after just stuffing your freshly rebuilt engine into your beloved project car. After days, weeks or maybe months chasing down parts, heading to all the local ...

Procedures for “breaking in” new, remanufactured or rebuilt engines are evolving. Standard procedure in past decades was to use break-in oil in a “new” engine for the first 100 hours. During that time ...

The engine is the beating heart of a vehicle, and if it fails, most people will either invest in a new engine or simply buy a new car. However, if the vehicle is salvageable, and you don't want to ...

If big is good, then bigger is better. That's what we thought when we decided to rebuild our 440 Dodge block, instead of slapping in a 360 from a junkyard just to get down the road. While these ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The HEMI nameplate is arguably one of the most famous in the automotive community, with the name a reference to their hemispherical combustion ...

A seized engine is one of the worst things that can happen to your car. Here's what causes an engine to seize and whether the issue is something you can fix.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Belle of Louisville's old steam engines are getting a free makeover, thanks to a Louisville company that is even older than the historic steamboat. This comes as the ...