Modern gasoline engines use several technologies to extract more power and efficiency from relatively small engines. One abbreviation that appears frequently on vehicle specifications, engine covers, owner's manuals, and dealership…
Motor oil is a petroleum-based lubricant designed to protect an engine under conditions involving heat, pressure, friction, and constant mechanical movement. Because it is derived from petroleum, many people naturally…
The automatic transmission’s Park position is designed to keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked. A brake-transmission shift interlock adds another layer of protection by preventing the selector…
EPC stands for Electronic Power Control, a warning system used on many vehicles, most notably Volkswagen Group models such as Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, and Škoda. The EPC warning light is…
Gasoline is one of those products that looks almost identical no matter where it is purchased. The pump may show the same 87, 89, or 93 octane number, yet the…
Mazda has built a reputation for making cars that are stylish, enjoyable to drive, well equipped, and different from the mainstream. Yet despite those strengths, the brand does not have…
Super Tech motor oil has been a popular choice for drivers looking for a reasonably priced engine lubricant without automatically paying for a premium brand name. Sold through Walmart, the…
PB Blaster and WD-40 are both familiar names in garages, workshops, and toolboxes, but they are not designed to do exactly the same job. Their similar appearance and overlapping uses…
Spark plugs may look similar from the outside, but the socket needed to remove one is not universal. The most common spark plug socket sizes are 5/8 inch (16 mm)…
Fuel injectors do one of the hardest jobs in an engine, spraying a precise mist of fuel dozens of times each second, every time the engine runs. Carbon, varnish, and…