Cylinder misfires can turn a smooth commute into a rough, fuel‑wasting slog, and they almost always leave a trail of ...

Cylinder wall scoring can lead to plenty of problems in an engine. Here are the types of things that can cause scoring, as ...

Engine cylinders can misfire for many reasons. There are four causes in particular that you should be aware of; here's what you can do about them.

When I attended technical school studying automotive service technology many years ago, among the first things my instructor taught us was the basic principles of how an engine works. These principles ...

Q: I’ve been thinking about trading in my 2008 Silverado for a new truck. Just the other day my check engine light came on. I used the OBD scanner I bought to see what the code was. It said cylinder ...

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There are several instances where knowing the location of cylinder number 1 matters, especially for DIY enthusiasts. It's not just trivia, but crucial when diagnosing engine misfires, replacing spark ...

Hello Paul, my 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero V6 3.5L petrol has a misfire from cylinder 6 confirmed by a computer diagnosis. My mechanic has checked the spark plugs, ignition coil, fuel injector and they all ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Car owners are familiar with that dreaded feeling when ...

You certainly shouldn't need to recondition the cylinder head after such a short time. I would be checking for reasons the valves might be sticking. As the fuel injectors gave trouble shortly ...

Revealed in April 2009 at the New York International Auto Show and the Jeep Safari in Moab, the 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 is a workhorse of an engine that continues to split opinion. On the one hand, ...