Modern engines leave the factory far tighter and cleaner than they did a generation ago, but the first few hundred miles you put on a new car still shape how that powertrain feels years later. The ...

Everyone seems to have their own theory for engine break-in procedures these days, but sometimes sticking to the old-fashioned way of doing things is the best. "Getting a new engine is a wonderful ...

Procedures for “breaking in” new, remanufactured or rebuilt engines are evolving. Standard procedure in past decades was to use break-in oil in a “new” engine for the first 100 hours. During that time ...

You may be inclined to drive a brand-new car just like the one you’re replacing it with. However, there are some steps you should take to ensure that its heart—the engine—will live a long and reliable ...

Although our hobby is built on tradition, it certainly benefits from modern automotive technology. Street rodding is and always will be a unique blend of historic automotive architecture and ...

Choosing the right motor oil is paramount to car maintenance. It's not a particularly exciting task, whether shopping for or changing your oil, but if you don't pay the proper attention, then you aren ...