Thermal Efficiency Of Diesel Engines Explained: Why It's Important
Diesel engines can have some big advantages over their gasoline counterparts, and a lot of that has to do with their enhanced thermal efficiency.
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Which Cars Have A BMW S58 Engine Under The Hood?
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The Jeep Cherokee has been through five generations of revisions and updates (some before it was even called the Jeep Cherokee). We've ranked each one. -
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5 Underrated Engines That Powered Nissan Vehicles
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Indian Motorcycles was out of the game for a few decades, but now its rivalry with the imposing Harley-Davidson has reignited. Is one better than the other? -
All About China's New Record-Setting Diesel Engine
A Weifang, China firm called Weichai Power has demonstrated a diesel engine that is up to 14% more efficient than existing diesel engines. Here are the details. -
What Is Type F Transmission Fluid? Here's Everything You Need To Know
It can be easy to find yourself lost in the world of car products, especially transmission fluid. What is Type F transmission fluid and is it for your car? -
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Working on your car can require special tools. A transmission jack adaptor helps you drop your transmission with just a floor jack. Here's how it works. -
5 Classic Hondas That Are Still Affordable (For Now)
Who wouldn't want a classic Honda in their garage? These cheap models represent some of the best things about the automaker, but without breaking the bank. -
Chevy Camaro Vs Pontiac Firebird: Are They The Same Car?
Like many cars made by manufacturers that own more than one brand, Chevy's Camaro and Pontiac's Firebird are very similar, but not exactly the same. -
6 Common Mistakes People Make When Rebuilding Engines
When the dreaded day your engine gives out comes, you can save on costs by handling the rebuild yourself. Here are some common mistakes to avoid in the process. -
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Ford's century-plus of crafting cars and the engines that power them have led to some very impressive pieces of machinery. These engines are Ford's best. -
5 Cheap Lowe's Tools Under $25 That Still Have Great Reviews
If you need to bulk up your home tool kit, you'll be happy to know Lowes has a number of tools that can be had for under $25. Here are some of our favorites. -
The Best And Worst Years For The Jeep 4.0L Engine
If you've been around for nearly two decades like this piece of machinery, there's going to be good and bad years. Learn more about the Jeep 4.0L engine here. -
6 Underrated Engines That Powered Some Of Chevrolet's Coolest Vehicles
Chevy is probably most famous for the 350 and the LS series, but the company has had plenty of other great but underrated engines over the years. -
4 Japanese Auto Manufacturers That Still Use Diesel Engines
Diesel engines may not be as prevalent as they once were, but you don't have to head overseas in order to find a Japanese vehicle that has one. -
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When it comes to a vehicle's suspension, most modern cars offer shocks and coil springs, though older vehicles used to employ leaf springs for road comfort. -
What Is The Toyan V8 Engine Used For & How Much Horsepower Does It Have?
Toyan's model V8 engine kits are a great way to learn about how engines work. What better way to learn than building one by hand? But what can they be used for? -
6 Underrated Engines That Powered Some Of Ford's Coolest Vehicles
When you've been around as long as Ford, you end up creating a whole lot of engines. These are the most underrated ones the company has made over the years.
