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While having too little oil in your engine can understandably cause problems, having too much oil can be just as bad.
By Rick Cotta
November 23, 2025
VVT-i is short for Variable Valve Timing-Intelligence, an early version of Toyota’s variable valve-timing system that came to be offered on many of the company’s engines.
By Rick Cotta
November 9, 2025
Powertrain control modules determine how much fuel to inject into the cylinders and when that fuel should be ignited.
By Rick Cotta
October 26, 2025
High-mileage oil can include additives to reduce wear, corrosion and leaks, but stick with the manufacturer's recommendation and only switch if such signs appear.
By Rick Cotta
October 12, 2025
If you’re in the market for a new pickup truck, you may be wondering if you should get a gas engine or a diesel engine since there are significant differences between the two.
By Aaron Bragman and Matt Barnes
October 6, 2025
Using regular gas in an engine that requires premium could void your warranty if it causes severe engine knock or pinging.
By Rick Cotta
August 10, 2025
EGR stands for exhaust gas recirculation, and the EGR valve is part of a system that recirculates exhaust gas back into the engine’s intake manifold for a return trip to the cylinders it just left.
By Rick Cotta
July 27, 2025
Ford is recalling over 694,200 Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs over an issue with a fuel injector.
By Drew Koenig
July 16, 2025
A misfire means that a cylinder in your engine isn’t producing the power it should because the air-fuel mixture in it didn’t properly ignite and burn.
By Rick Cotta
July 13, 2025
Ford has issued a recall of over 850,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to an issue with the fuel pump.
By Drew Koenig
July 10, 2025
