Is that knocking sound your engine is making just a case of low-octane fuel, or is it something more serious? The answer is ...

Connecting rods are simple pieces of tech, just arms that connect the crankshaft to the pistons, nothing more. Transcend's new two-piece unit, dubbed the Thunder Rod, is a new take on the ...

Some engines use a spark to ignite their fuel, and others rely on compression. What does all of that mean? And how do the two ...

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For those of you not versed in double speak, an engine block breach is the technical term for shooting a connecting rod through the fender. Ford says the root issue has been difficult to find.

A teardown of GM’s L87 V8 exposes severe engine damage tied to a major recall affecting over 870,000 trucks and SUVs. ... Connecting Rod, Crankshaft Issues Confirmed by Damage.