When most drivers turn the key or press a button to start their vehicle, they’re probably not mentally going through everything that needs to happen in order for their engine to start. And while the ...

The Ancel Spark Plug Tester is 35% off at Amazon, but the sale ends soon. Put your car’s spark plugs to the test by ordering ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A digital multimeter is an indispensable tool for testing, diagnosing, and ...

When your car doesn’t start, often a low or dead battery is the culprit. Unfortunately, most vehicle owners do not check their battery until it fails. As preventative maintenance, the suggested best ...

An internal combustion engine needs three things to get going: Air, fuel, and spark. The throttle body and intake plenum feed air, while injectors spray the right fuel mix into the combustion chamber.

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

While using a digital multimeter to diagnose electrical problems on customers’ equipment, I frequently hear the comment, “I’ve got one of those multimeter things, but I never learned how to use it.” ...

Simply put, getting the maximum power from any race engine is a function of the temperature, pressure and timing of combustion gases in the cylinder. Since it would be expensive and impractical for ...

Changing your own spark plugs is a rite of passage among gearheads. It shows you’re fully aware that your car needs basic maintenance to stay in tip-top shape, and that you’re ready to tackle it ...