Two of the most critical components that help power your car's internal combustion engine are the crankshaft and the camshaft(s). The two parts are vital for sending power to various areas of your ...

The V8 is famous for that low, gravelly rumble it has, announcing its presence to all the lesser engines nearby as soon as the ignition hits. In most versions of the engine – such as those found in ...

An engine's power output is a vital piece of knowledge, and a great marketing tool. Since the dawn of the steam engine, the power of internal combustion engines has been calculated in horsepower. It ...

The old adage "too much of a good thing" holds true even in automotive maintenance. This is particularly evident when it comes to engine oil. While insufficient oil is a well-known problem, ...

You're looking at one very clever piece of engineering. It's an Adams-Farwell air-cooled, piston-driven, rotary engine. The crankshaft stays put, connected to the frame of the car, while the crankcase ...

'The performance world is full of cool stroker engine combinations these days that fill more pages in crankshaft catalogs than ever before. We're talkin' about long-arm 460 Fords, wild Cleveland ...

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class features an engine that's meant for sports cars, so why does it power a luxury sedan?