A leaking rocker cover gasket won’t cause the engine to stop unless it somehow manages to allow too much lubricating oil to escape the engine (which, it potentially could over time). But it still ...

There have been a number of reports of engines failing because the oil has become contaminated with diesel fuel, so you're not alone there. I would urge you to request a goodwill payment from Mazda ...

Knock on wood: I’ve been fortunate not to have experienced an in-flight mechanical event of any consequence with any of the airplanes I’ve owned. Until recently. And despite the seriousness of the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some people have described the Ford 5.4L Triton engine as "one of the worst V8's ever produced." And while it didn't make it onto our list of ...

Every engine suffers from gum and varnish problems. Gum and varnish form naturally in every engine as fuel degrades and becomes heavy and sticky. These harmful residues and deposits can restrict fuel ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. You’ll usually know when it’s time to take your car, truck or sport-utility ...

When it comes to V8 engines, there are many examples that spring to mind as powertrains that evoke a certain degree of emotion and respect. In Ford’s case, it, too, has plenty of V8s that have formed ...

We ranked every Ford EcoBoost engine from worst to best, and the 1.0L EcoBoost engine was down there with the worst. If you ask several car owners, many of them will narrate their experiences of how ...

About two decades after the launch of the 6.6-liter Duramax V8, GM's 3.0-liter Duramax inline-six turbodiesel arrived in 2019 with a promise to deliver "outstanding fuel economy, great horsepower, and ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Car owners are familiar with that dreaded feeling when ...