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 ...

Whether to rejuvenate a broken down car or to upgrade and increase the power output, rebuilding an engine is a major job. It takes a great deal of mechanical skill and knowledge to undertake such a ...

So far, we only have about 1,600 bucks into our 406 short-block, including assembly and a bit of farmed-out labor (see July and Aug. '06). To complete the job, we started looking around for cylinder ...

LS1 removal from a C5 Corvette marks the start of a full engine overhaul for this performance coupe. The title points to a ...

A subscription to Car and Driver at age 10 set the stage for what would be John's career path. A voracious reader of car magazines and lover of all things automotive, he set out to learn as much as he ...

The average age of all vehicles on the road is rising, as are their ensuing repair costs. Today’s cars, trucks and SUVs are ...

Consumer Reports lists common car maintenance items, such as oil changes, coolant flush, brake pads, and tire rotation and ...