The cause of "white exhaust smoke syndrome" could be as innocuous as water in the exhaust pipes condensing and boiling off or as serious as a cracked head or block. You can narrow down the cause by ...

This video introduces Project X5, focusing on a BMW E70 X5 powered by a V8 engine with oil burning issues. We inspect the ...

The FirstLook automotive diagnostic sensor kit makes it easier for you to diagnose automotive engine problems, such as burnt valves and faulty injectors, without having to dismantle the engine. It ...

On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) was a welcome miracle when they arrived on the scene in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Since then, the tech has evolved into the more mature OBD-II, which can more accurately ...

Škoda app can detect the smallest irregularities in engine sounds The Czech automaker has been testing the app in 245 dealerships App has an accuracy rate of over 90% in diagnosing problems It's no ...

You've probably heard racers talking about leakdown testing as a method of verifying engine condition. Being a hot rodder, you've probably performed a similar function by using a compression tester to ...

A dashboard warning light can send a simple and clear message: Something on your truck needs to be checked. But on today’s complex vehicles – and particularly when it comes to their increasingly ...

A TikTok from a popular mechanic account is shedding light on the challenges of diagnosing intermittent automotive and engine issues. In a video by Royalty Auto Service (@royaltyautoservice)—which ...

We’re obviously not talking about a jammed semi-automatic or dud ammo, but an engine misfire is fundamentally the same thing. A cylinder supposedly filled with compressed air and fuel—akin to ...

In the second part of this M60 restoration series, Mr Hewes explains the technical issues discovered during the engine rebuild and the challenges they present.