Engine knocking is caused by low-octane fuel, worn spark plugs, carbon buildup, and poor timing. Maintenance, cleaning, and ...

Oil spills on the garage floor are somewhat common, and your instinct would be to clean them in a hurry. You might want to avoid stuff like bleach.

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 be clear. Start the engine and turn on the rear window defroster. Turn on ...

When temperatures plunge, a frozen car can feel less like an inconvenience and more like a mechanical emergency. Handled ...

Drivers can prevent car doors from freezing by coating the rubber seals with a glycerin-based moisturizer. Using a car cover is another effective way to protect doors and locks from freezing moisture.

Abstract: The paper presents a method for protecting turbofan engines of mainline aircraft from foreign object ingestion based on determining the critical taxiing speed that prevents the formation of ...

Winter weather can increase the likelihood of multi-car accidents on busy roads and highways. Some collisions may not be avoidable, but drivers can take steps to reduce the damage to their vehicles by ...

In February 1994, an ice storm froze the Mississippi Delta. Widespread damage to powerlines, paired with lingering, dangerous cold left about 750,000 people in the dark, some for up to a month.

In this video, I share the story of buying a used Mini Paceman from Bradford for £2,000—without keys. After programming a new key and finally getting the car started, I discovered a serious engine ...