Honda has issued a recall for almost a quarter of a million Acura and Honda vehicles whose engines are at risk of damaging themselves. Some have improperly manufactured crankshafts that could spin a ...

Careful measurement is the key to quality work. Work slowly when measuring rod journal diameter to guarantee an accurate reading by ensuring the micrometer is perpendicular to the journal surface. If ...

A problem that’s been affecting various Hyundai and Kia models for a long time, failing connecting rod bearings are present in the Optima as well. The South Korean automaker is recalling 10,731 ...

Engine bearings do many things. They support moving parts like crankshafts and connecting rods, but they also play a role in determining an engine's oil pressure and protect the crankshaft from being ...

If you've ever owned a vintage car, you are probably used to hearing a wide range of mysterious sounds every time you drive. However, there's one sound that could mean something concerning — and ...

Basic hot rod maintenance isn't as much fun as bolting on a supercharger or a trick set of wheels, but proper care of the less glamorous parts of a car—the stuff that doesn't contribute to performance ...

Typically, wheel bearings are like Simon and Garfunkel (or Disturbed, if you prefer) and emit "The Sound of Silence." Not the song, that'd be annoying, but actual silence. However, when wheel bearings ...

Engine bearings play a vital role in the proper functioning of any vehicle’s engine. Their primary duty is to lessen the friction between moving parts, thereby preventing erosion and promoting ...