We're always looking for ways to make more power without spending too much money. We bolt on carburetors and intake manifolds. We also perform cam swaps in our quest for power. When that doesn't meet ...

At 7,000 rpm, a spark plug ignites the air/fuel mixture nearly 60 times per second. Any one of those 60 sparks going amiss can at best be mildly annoying, and at worst cost you a race or an engine.

Back in the day when we knew where most components came from Delco was manufacturing new distributors in the heart of Indiana. In fact, most components encompassing new Corvettes and other fullsize ...

If you're a follower of the "How It Works" series, you've been learning the principles of what makes a car run. You've boned up on the four-stroke cycle, valvetrains, cooling, lubrication, and ...

Q: I had a problem recently with my ’06 Toyota RAV4 with a V6 and AWD, while on my way to Los Angeles via Highway 5. After filling up with gas, I noticed that the engine light, AWD and VSC lights were ...

When you’re trying to learn about older cars, you might as well be signing up for the debate club. Every question, especially when it comes to breaker points, electronic, and multiple spark discharge ...

Q: I had a problem recently while on my way to Los Angeles with my 2006 Toyota RAV4, which has a V-6 engine and all-wheel drive. After filling up with gas, I noticed that the engine light, AWD light ...

The intermittent stalling problem was solved by replacing the distributor. This is the sequel to troubleshooting my ‘86 Dodge Aries that defied logic and baffled my mechanic. To be sure, electronic ...

QUESTION: I had a problem recently while on my way to Los Angeles with my 2006 Toyota RAV4, which has a V6 engine and all-wheel drive. After filling up with gas, I noticed that the engine light, AWD ...