Some newer cars, such as Mercedes, do not come with oil dipsticks. This makes it more difficult to do a DIY oil change. Is ...

Modern gasoline and diesel engines are built to last far longer than many drivers expect. With proper maintenance, it’s not unusual for today’s engines to reach 186,000 miles or more, and some ...

We here at GM Authority get a lot of questions from owners asking about about the recent L87 GM engine recall, one of the most common of which is what happens when an affected vehicle passes GM’s ...

So your car has been recalled. Now what? By Keith Barry Maybe you received a car recall notice in the mail, or you got a notification from the Consumer Reports recall tracker. Or maybe you checked a ...

From Hercules to Bigfoot, the world loves a myth, and autodom has its fair share. We've even compiled some of the dumbest car myths that readers have heard. Spoiler alert: a car engine's break-in ...

Smaller, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines don’t seem to have great long term reliability. Engine recalls from major automakers such as GM, Toyota and Honda have cost billions of dollars. Moves ...

One of the very first elements any automotive designer must consider is where to locate the engine. Whether it's a typical internal-combustion powerplant or electric motors, engines require a lot of ...

It's one of those questions you've probably never thought to ask, but the second you hear it, it's stuck in your head. Automakers have produced cars with three, four, five, six, eight, 10, 12, and 16 ...

It's a common misconception that engine oil being dark is a sign that it needs to be changed, but in reality, this is usually more of an indication that the oil is doing what it's supposed to be doing ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...