When two metallic surfaces under direct contact move over each other, they create friction which generates heat. This causes excessive wear and tear of those moving parts. However, when a film of ...

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 ...

Whether you prefer to talk about the cool, mainstream bits of the cars we all love or you're a more tech-savvy aficionado, the lubrication system is a topic you can't miss and we're here to deliver a ...

At 3,000 rpm, the pistons inside your engine are moving up and down violently, the crankshaft is spinning swiftly, and the rocker arms are rapidly doing the two-step with each respective valve. But ...

We explain the difference between wet sump and dry sump lubrication systems A colleague brought his Yamaha MT-01 to the office recently, and I was quite intrigued by a large canister to the left of ...

A seized engine is one of the worst things that can happen to your car. Here's what causes an engine to seize and whether the issue is something you can fix.

In a VETTE exclusive, we introduce you to the engineers in charge of the Corvette's LS3 engine components. Part 1: Cylinder block, rotating assembly, and oiling system Despite the exotic allure of the ...

That old engine may be tougher than you think — if you treat it right.

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

The L8B is a powertrain system produced by General Motors for use in pickup trucks and SUVs. The system is based around the 5.3L L83 engine and two components: The 5.3L L83 V-8 engine is mated to a ...