Cylinder misfires can turn a smooth commute into a rough, fuel‑wasting slog, and they almost always leave a trail of diagnostic clues if you know where to look. I focus on four of the most common ...

For an engine to create propulsion, it first needs a few core ingredients. The process begins with fuel being pumped through the car's fuel lines and into the combustion chamber. This is where fuel ...

Q: I’ve been thinking about trading in my 2008 Silverado for a new truck. Just the other day my check engine light came on. I used the OBD scanner I bought to see what the code was. It said cylinder ...

I have a 2002 Lexus ES 300. The mechanic says that I have three cylinders misfiring in "bank 1." He sounds like he just wants money. He said it will be $90 an hour just to find out what's making them ...

When I attended technical school studying automotive service technology many years ago, among the first things my instructor taught us was the basic principles of how an engine works. These principles ...