The fact that you're reading this now means there's a pretty damn good chance you pump gas into your car. And because of that, you've got a combustion engine under your car's hood. Of course, some of ...

For automobile owners looking for ways to get maximum performance out of their vehicle, there is no particular shortage of options that can ensure your engine is, as the saying goes, "firing on all ...

With Project Pure Poncho fully broken-in and its power documented (491.8 hp/551 lb-ft), it was now time to begin our research and development work. As a review to those who may not have followed the ...

Tugboat was my family's 1987 Dodge Caravan, which faithfully served us for years until its transmission finally exploded one lovely summer afternoon. Her 3-liter V6 was electronically fuel-injected, ...

Octane ratings refer to the stability of fuel, and dictate at which pressures the fuel will spontaneously combust. Engine knocking can happen when the octane rating is too low, resulting in pinging ...

With rising petrol pump prices, can I downgrade from the usual 95- and 98-octane fuel to 92-octane to cut cost? With the way petrol prices are spiking, there is good reason to consider cheaper, ...

Justin Pritchard is a seasoned Sudbury, Ontario-based automotive journalist, producer, and technical writer. With a passion for cars and a talent for storytelling, he's established himself as a ...