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Trucks‘Don’t light your truck on fire’ Mistakes to avoid while fixing the Ram 1500 HEMI tickIt you have the tools you can fix the HEMI tick at home for under $400. But it's easy to make the problem much worse. by Allison Barfield Published on October 1, 2025 11:35 am
Cars‘That’s completely wrong’ Mechanic explains how long to warm up your car in winter Sorry, but your grandpa's advice about trucks might not apply to modern gasoline engines. by Allison Barfield Published on September 24, 2025 11:35 am
SUVsAtlanta dealership hands customer $40,000 engine estimate shortly after oil changeThat isn't a typo: the mechanic found a big hole in the bottom of the block, but no one involved wants to take the blame. by Sarah Kennedy Published on September 17, 2025 1:11 pm
TrucksA new Ford F-150 lawsuit claims V8 engines are chugging oilExcessive oil consumption is only the tip of the iceberg. It could be causing premature engine damage as well! by Allison Barfield Published on September 9, 2025 11:35 am
Trends11 best Toyota engines, ranked (and the models you’ll find them in)Everything from the first-gen Tacoma engine to the legendary Lexus LFA is in here. by Sarah Kennedy Published on September 5, 2025 10:15 am
CarsThis razor-sharp sports car shares an engine with a shockingly mundane carGot a Toyota Avalon in the driveway? Well, you can brag that it shares bits with a performance car staple. by Erik Sherman Published on August 31, 2025 9:42 am
TrendsYou might be overlooking the cheapest, easiest way to make your engine lastBelieve me, this habit pays off. by Sarah Kennedy Published on August 14, 2025 3:49 pm
CarsJust like that, everyone is back to hating the six-cylinder Dodge ChargerLast month, Redditors applauded the I-6 Dodge Charger for its soundtrack. Now? Not so much. by Erik Sherman Published on August 12, 2025 1:11 pm
SUVsYou might want to steer clear of these 2 Honda CR-V model yearsTwo relatively recent CR-V model years have hundreds of owner complaints about engine issues and other irritating problems. by Erik Sherman Published on August 6, 2025 10:02 am
SUVsA massive price increase slams the 2026 Subaru Impreza The base model of the Subaru Impreza has been dropped for 2026, causing prices to increase. by Allison Barfield Published on August 3, 2025 10:35 am
Trends‘Look them straight in the eye’ Dad expert shares his tricks for buying a car and not getting screwed by sellersThis dad says you might want to include a piece of cardboard, silence, and a police station in your used car buying arsenal. by Erik Sherman Published on August 1, 2025 2:02 pm
TrendsDoes your Honda have a timing belt or chain? Use this nifty chart going back 28 yearsYou might not be aware that you’re overdue for a critical maintenance item. by Sarah Kennedy Published on July 30, 2025 1:36 pm
Trends‘Simple fix’ Georgia mechanic solves misfiring Tahoe after Chevy dealer tries 2 engine swaps“These are the ones I love.” by Sarah Kennedy Published on July 29, 2025 4:08 pm
NewsLawsuit: General Motors fixes 600K-vehicle recall with something so simple, it’s frustratingIf it's not an engine swap, it's a 'higher viscosity oil.' by Erik Sherman Published on July 25, 2025 3:18 pm
SUVs‘No engine light is a problem’ Dead Toyota 4Runner surprises mechanicsThe driver thought the problem was related to the timing belt, but he wasn't anywhere close to the real problem. by Allison Barfield Published on July 14, 2025 9:25 am
TrendsNew cars you didn’t know have the exact same engineThere’s a 2025 BMW that shares its heart with a sporty Toyota. by Sarah Kennedy Published on July 11, 2025 12:11 pm
Trends‘Quiet as a church mouse’ Seasoned mechanic gives a Jeep Gladiator a new heart to replace a ‘nightmare’ V6After an irritating back-and-forth, the team at Royalty Auto Service got the go-ahead to save this relatively new Jeep Gladiator. by Erik Sherman Published on July 9, 2025 12:08 pm
CarsSeasoned mechanic complains about Subaru engine problemsA mechanic became frustrated when his shop was filled with Subaru cars that all had the same problem. by Allison Barfield Published on June 27, 2025 12:15 pm
TrucksDon’t blame drivers for the decline of V8 engine sales The Toyota Tundra dropped its V8 engine in 2022 and then Ram dropped the beloved HEMI powerhouse. by Allison Barfield Published on June 14, 2025 12:45 pm