While cleaning the gunk off your engine isn't a bad idea, should you get out your power washer and go to town? The answer ...

Deep cleaning an off-road 4x4 Jeep, including underside and engine bay cleaning, and how to wash a very dirty car.

Most of us pay attention to keeping the cabins, glass, and exteriors of our cars clean, but it's also important to keep the engine bay free of dirt and grease.

That lump under your car's hood? Yep, that's an engine. Duh, right? That thing spinning the propeller on a Piper J-3 Cub? Also an engine. That said, they're about as similar as a catapult and a ...

Use a nylon scrubber or brush to scrub away grease and food particles. Sprinkle on dry baking soda to act as a mild abrasive ...

A guide on the recommended intervals for the main fluids of your car and when they need to be changed.

Shop around for a new car today and you might be surprised to learn which engines lurk underneath the hoods of many popular models. Many bigger cars now come with surprisingly small engines, with some ...

Replacing a catalytic converter is an expensive proposition, so keep an eye out for the signs of a clogged or dysfunctional ...

When you picture a compact car, what are the elements that come to mind? Fuel economy, for sure — compact cars are favorites of hypermilers everywhere for a reason. They're also usually hatchbacks or ...

NHTSA added 2 more model years of a total of 8 different vehicle types with the engine that it is investigating. The number of impacted vehicles, initially thought to be 597,630, has expanded to ...

Is high-mileage oil a scam, or is there a benefit?

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...