Platinum spark plugs are already a step up from copper. Double platinum plugs might seem like a straightforward upgrade, but it's not as simple as it seems.

Neglect can do a lot of bad things to your car's engine. Not changing the oil as frequently as recommended is a surefire way to an expensive overhaul. If you've dealt with thick, gooey sludge before, ...

Hello Paul, after heavy rain, my car sometimes has difficulty starting in the morning. I often need to crank the engine several times before it finally starts. However, once it is running, ...

The HEMI nameplate has been practically synonymous with raw Chrysler horsepower since the 1960s, though the engine configuration itself dates back much farther. Named for its hemispherical combustion ...

From the September 1984 issue of Car and Driver. What we have here is one hell of a nice vehicle for grown-ups. The Peugeot ...

For seven decades, the GM small-block V8 has powered cars and trucks with legendary reliability, strong performance, and an unmatched legacy.

Rotary engines differ from conventional ones in many respects — and one of them is the fact that they use two different spark ...

Abstract: A compact laser spark for ignition of gaseous fuel mixtures has been designed and implemented. The monolithic Nd:YAG/Cr:YAG passively Q-switched laser chip with fiber-coupled diode end ...

I drive a 2014 Honda Civic with only 17,300 miles. My knowledge of cars can be summed up by this: When I turn the key and it ...