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While replacing a water pump may seem like a pretty straightforward affair, there are several things you should look out for when doing the job that can prevent premature failure. […]

It’s frustrating when you need to lift something with your trusty floor jack, but discover that your previously reliable jack will only lift part-way, or not at all. Othertimes, the jack […]

Installing a set of ring and pinion gears is a job even the most seasoned mechanics get nervous about, and one of the most important aspects of the project is […]

While it may be easy to see why a manual-transmission vehicle needs a clutch, understanding exactly how it works is something else entirely. But the gang at Learn Engineering is […]

You hop in, turn the key, and your starter just cranks and cranks. Your engine won’t start. While the cause could be a range of issues related to fuel, compression, […]

Before we get into the importance of subframe connectors, let’s first talk about what vehicle subframes are. What is a Subframe? A subframe is a discrete structural component in vehicles. […]

When it comes time to add brake fluid to your brake system, you’ll do it at the master cylinder. But it’s not as simple as topping off the reservoir and […]

Gasoline or E85 ethanol-blended fuel? David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich at Engine Masters wanted to find out which makes more power and by how much. So they grabbed a 489-cubic-inch, 13.5:1 compression […]

A good threadlocker can prevent your fasteners from loosening. But a thread-locking compound must be applied properly to ensure the best possible results and, more importantly, threadlocker application techniques vary […]

To ensure the best seal possible, your cylinder head mating surfaces must be perfectly flat—or, at least within the flatness specced by the manufacturer. But testing your cylinder head surface […]