If you've performed all the necessary steps to maintain your lawnmower, there's a good chance the engine will outlast the rest of the mower. However, like all things mechanical, there is the ...

Your timing belt makes sure the different parts of your engine move in sync, and if it starts to fail, you’ll want to replace it as soon as possible. But what will that cost? Will your warranty help?

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

A knock sensor is an engine management component in modern internal combustion engines. It is designed to detect the sound of knocking or pinging in the engine, indicating an engine problem such as ...

Repair bills are quietly reshaping the American car market, pushing drivers to rethink what they buy, how long they keep it, ...

Spark plugs play a highly significant role in the overall functioning of a vehicle. Without well-functioning spark plugs, a vehicle may not operate properly or at all. This article explains all ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. This article is more than 4 years old. According to CarMD.com, the national ...