Tick. Tick. Tick. That's the sound our Ford 4.0-liter, over-head valve (OHV) engine was making in our 1991 Ford Explorer after 250,000 miles. The Ford 4.0L V-6 engines, built in Germany, are found in ...

The Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are hugely popular pickup trucks, but now, both nameplates have been singled out as having major engine issues and reliability problems. Consumer Reports listed ...

Some diesel enthusiasts still think of General Motors’ Duramax engine as the new kid on the block. Although, the truth is, its core architecture has now been in production longer than any of the Ford ...

'The idea behind this story came to our inbox by way of one of our readers. Glad said, "It's a picture of a guy washing off his mains with a garden hose." The guy in question races Camaros on lots of ...

"There's no replacement for displacement!" This has been the battle cry of big block fans everywhere, and for good reason. A Chevy big block brings the thunder, whether you're roasting tires with a ...

Can you rebuild an engine that's been through the ringer? This is a question I've often been asked when I worked as a mechanic, and one I've had to confront directly as someone who exclusively uses ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Engine repairs aren’t cheap, but there is good news: You may not need an entirely new engine — just a repair. Even if you do need a new engine, it may be ...

Power steering, standard equipment on virtually every vehicle today, was also a very popular option back in the day, produced by the millions. Those systems have an outstanding service life. Other ...