Beneath your hood lies a vast array of pipes, hoses, turbochargers, intercoolers, radiators, wires, fuses, intakes, and other engine components. Although you’d think a closed hood would protect the ...

Cleaning your car engine doesn’t have to be a complex task, and with the right technique, you can achieve a spotless, shiny engine in just minutes without using water or scrubbing. In this ...

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...

Your gasaholic friends may not believe you, but feel free to tell them that diesels will soon be cleaner than current gasoline engines. It's not a trick-they'll have to be that clean if manufacturers ...

Let's face it: not everyone is comfortable cleaning their car's engine bay. Unless you are a mechanic or very hands-on with auto maintenance, it can be nerve-wracking to mess around with the ...

You don't often see the words "clean" and "diesel" put together like that, but get ready for some big changes to the diesel landscape. Starting in October 2006, gas stations and truck stops will sell ...

Just like a solid foundation is important for a sturdy house, a well-prepped engine block is critical for a motor make big power—and do it more than once. A professional engine builder offered to show ...

Engine bays are easy to ignore for many people. If you're not a mechanic, and you don't perform your own maintenance or repair work, you may never pop the hood to see the dirt and grime lurking ...

Ensuring you have a clean air filter for your motorcycle can feel a bit like dealing with ducts or pipework in your home. It’s not so noticeable from the outside, but if things are not working ...