Your vehicle cannot run without engine oil; it’s a crucial element in the engine, and it needs to be changed about every 8,000 miles (12,874 km). There are many different kinds of oil you can use for your vehicle, but two of the most highly recommended are Pennzoil Platinum and Mobil 1. Both Pennzoil Platinum …
Liqui Moly and Motul both have their advantages and disadvantages, and as a vehicle owner, you naturally want the motor oil that precisely targets your engine requirements. You also want to miss out on the disadvantages and max out on the advantages. So, which of the two is for you? Liqui Moly is better for …
While the Dexron 3 and 6 are both reliable specifications, they have specific properties that make them preferable for particular engines and driving conditions. No two fuel products are identical, and Dexron specifications are there for those who want only the best for their engine. The Dexron 3 is a semi-synthetic fluid that offers good …
MSD ignition boxes are essential to provide extra force to your spark plug, igniting it in multiple short bursts. This ignition helps your vehicle run faster and farther than its factory ignition counterparts (which only fire your spark plug once). What happens when they begin to fail, however? If you have a failing MSD ignition …
If you’ve ever replaced a camshaft sensor on your car, you know it can be a pain in the neck. The sensor is located in a difficult spot and is often hard to reach. Once you finally get the sensor replaced, you expect the car to start, but what do you do when it doesn’t? …
The legend of the Spoon engine is real! Spoon engines are built by hand and originated from a former race car driver named Tatsuru Ichishima, who modified Honda engines which impressed Honda, leading to a partnership and the creation of Spoon Sports. But what exactly is a spoon engine, and which cars utilize it? What …
Anyone familiar with basic car maintenance knows that engines use different types of oil. So if your car’s engine is rated for 5w30, it makes sense to have reservations about swapping it for 5w20. But are your reservations well founded, or are the instances when it actually makes sense to use 5w20 instead of 5w30? …
The Duramax is often lauded as one of the most efficient Diesel engines out there. The 3.0L version, for example, achieves 95% of peak torque even at meager rotations per minute (RPM) of 1,250. However, it’s far from perfect, and error codes such as P205B prove that. The P205B Code is produced on the Duramax …
Every petrolhead wants to maximize the performance of their car. This can easily be achieved by starting with the exhaust system. So, installing a muffler will improve the engine’s sound, but does a muffler reduce horsepower? A muffler will not reduce horsepower as it allows the exhaust gas to flow out of the cylinder quicker. …
The V6 engine has often been used as a cost-effective way for car manufacturers to put more power in their cars. With all the new emission standards that car companies must comply with, they have resorted to finding the maximum power they can harness from these engines. So, how much horsepower can a V6 have? …
