For an engine to create propulsion, it first needs a few core ingredients. The process begins with fuel being pumped through the car's fuel lines and into the combustion chamber. This is where fuel ...

General Motors's Active Fuel Management (AFM) technology utilizes hydraulic valves, solenoids, and advanced software to shut down half of the cylinders in a V8 or V6 engine to save fuel. The system ...

I own a 1991 Corvette that’s developed an unusual problem: It will not start when cold unless I squirt ether starting fluid into the intake manifold, at which point it starts immediately. Once started ...

You probably already know that your car relies on various different fluids to help it run smoothly. Two of the most ...

Refuelling and tending to a diesel engine can cause confusion among uninformed or inexperienced users. In addition to accidentally refilling the fuel tank with gasoline instead of diesel, some ...

Many gas stations host diesel pumps that can be easily confused with gas pumps. Pumping diesel into your gas car can wreak havoc on its systems, forcing you to call a tow truck and mechanic.

The best engine in the world is nothing more than an expensive boat anchor if it cannot get the proper amount of fuel. An engine that could twist the dyno out of the floor is crippled if fuel delivery ...

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