How does spark plug timing work? An explanation of automotive ignition systems. Ignition coils, distributors, and firing intervals all play an important role in ignition. Note: The cylinder order from ...

When you’re trying to learn about older cars, you might as well be signing up for the debate club. Every question, especially when it comes to breaker points, electronic, and multiple spark discharge ...

Distributors used to be a fixture on car engines, but they were replaced by coil packs somewhere in the 1980s. Here's why ...

QUESTION: I had a problem recently while on my way to Los Angeles with my 2006 Toyota RAV4, which has a V6 engine and all-wheel drive. After filling up with gas, I noticed that the engine light, AWD ...