Engine knocking, or detonation, occurs when fuel in the cylinders ignites unevenly, causing metallic pinging sounds, reduced power, and potential engine damage. Key causes include low-octane fuel, ...

While carbon buildup happens on essentially all engines, gasoline, diesel, N/A, or boosted, it's an increased concern in GDI engines. Standard Electronic Fuel Injection features injectors higher in ...

During car maintenance, many people often overlook cleaning the exhaust gas recirculation system, but this is an indirect ...

Top Tier gasoline contains more effective detergents than federally required, which helps clean fuel injectors and reduce harmful carbon deposits inside the engine. Clogged fuel injectors and carbon ...

Turbocharged engines offer performance and efficiency, but come with unique long-term ownership challenges.

Dimpled pistons might sound strange, but some say they could be the future for diesel power. We've looked at the arguments for and against this wacky idea.