Modern cars are packed with software and sensors, but the parts that quietly keep them moving are still surprisingly simple.

Your engine can easily run past 200,000 miles if you keep up with oil changes and basic maintenance, but key suspension parts ...

The engines that power our cars — even the smallest ones — are extremely heavy. While smaller engines like four-cylinders and V6s can weigh between 200 and 450 pounds, larger motors like heavy-duty ...

Our class recently visited a business, Shafiroff Race Engines and Components, which is located in Bohemia. They build race car engines there. On the tour we saw lots of engine parts and engines. We ...

Regular car maintenance is necessary to ensure your vehicle stays running smoothly and problem-free for as long as possible. Some maintenance requires the trained eye of a qualified mechanic, but many ...

Air filters are your car’s first line of defense to keep dirt, dust, and other debris from entering the engine. Once inside, these particles can wreak havoc with vital components and cost you ...

CARS.COM — Choosing an engine is simpler than you think — because you really don’t choose one, apart from perhaps deciding between two or even three different engines offered for a particular car ...

Some car enthusiasts see the engine as its centerpiece, the jewel in the crown that should be proudly displayed wherever possible. Modified, high-performance cars often have a blower, shaker scoop, or ...

Maintenance is key to long life for your vehicle—and here’s the scoop on its replacement parts and fluids. Cars are vehicles, vehicles are machines, and as machines, cars (and trucks, SUVs, vans, ...

A greasy engine bay can be cleaned safely, but it takes patience and attention to the parts that shouldn’t get wet or hit ...

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 ...

Car warranty vs. car insurance — what’s the difference? One covers repairs, the other covers accidents and damage. Here’s how to tell them apart.