Yes, you can paint your engine block's lifter valley. It's fine as long as you make the proper preparations beforehand to avoid causing damage.

It depends on what kind of car you have, according to AAA. If you have an old car, made before around 1980, you will need to warm your car for a few minutes. For more modern cars, it's helpful to run ...

Want heat fast without wasting fuel? Start the car, wait 20–30 seconds, set the temp to high and fan to max. Use recirc only if windows are clear; use defrost to clear fog. Then drive gently—modern ...

First, check to make sure the car's tailpipe isn’t blocked by snow or ice. You’ll be running the engine, so everything has to ...

On older vehicles and smaller engines, the carburetor controls the mixture of fuel and air that reaches the engine. Here's ...

On a bitter morning, the urge to crank the heater and let a frozen car […] ...