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Pistons are an essential component of all combustion-powered automotive engines. Most vehicles have a single piston per engine cylinder. If you drive a four-cylinder vehicle, for instance, it will pro … Read More...

When filling up your vehicle at the pump, you may notice a number on the nozzle. Most gas stations have several nozzles at each pump. Aside from the diesel nozzle, each of these nozzles will likely fe … Read More...

Brake pads don't last forever. Research shows that most brake pads have a usable life of about 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Failure to replace a set of worn brake pads, of course, can lead to rotor damage. … Read More...

Does your vehicle have a bad engine control unit (ECU)? Also known as an engine control module (ECM), the ECU is responsible for controlling the engine. It consists of a series of actuators. Using the … Read More...

A cracked engine block can spell disaster for your vehicle. Depending on where it's located, the crack may allow coolant, oil or combustion gases to leak. Leaks such as these can cause secondary probl … Read More...

1Automotive engines will produce a substantial amount of heat during operation. As oil flows through them, it will absorb some of this heat. It's not uncommon for oil to reach temperatures of 190 to 2 … Read More...