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.

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 ...

Most of the time, you can clean a cast-iron pan by wiping it down with a dry paper towel or a cotton dishcloth. If the pan is well seasoned, bits of burnt, stuck-on food will come right off. If any ...

Diesel engines are known to be reliable and long-lasting, but they can also present unique maintenance issues that you must ...

Once again, we asked a question, and the Hagerty community delivered the goods. We all have a shared experience with automotive upgrades, and it seems that I am not alone in regretting some of my ...

LS engine swaps are so common these days that it’s easy to get complacent about the project if you’ve never attempted it.

Soak the filters: Fill a sink or large basin with hot water. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of dish soap and 1/4 cup of baking soda. Submerge the filters and let them soak for 15 to 30 minutes (or up to 1 ...