Most modern diesel engines already feature an electric start system. However, older engines often required manual starting methods such as hand cranks, kick-starts, or pull-starts, which could be ...

It may seem obvious, but fill the engine's crankcase with the right amount of oil, usually four to five quarts, and make sure the filter is full of oil. If you've purchased an assembled motor, check ...

The starter is responsible for turning over your car’s engine and helping it start, but like all parts, it has a limited lifespan, and it will eventually fail. The four-stroke internal combustion ...

Jason Lee, the author, is Global Product Manager for Supercapacitors and Circuit Protection at Eaton Bussmann Corp. He has worked developing supercapacitor products and markets since 2008. Prior to ...

While there's never an opportune moment for engine-starting issues, it's worth knowing what to do if they arise. Even the most reliable vehicles aren't immune to the whims of fate, so all a ...

Modern cars become more and more loaded with novel technology, and a prime example of that is BMW, who is offering a special ‘Remote Engine Start’ feature for select models with its iDrive Operating ...

Starting a car includes a series of noises, but a loud grinding shouldn’t be a part of it. Here’s why. A lot happens under the hood of a car when it starts up. The fuel pump sends fuel to the ...

Barn finds are a dime a dozen anymore, but basement finds are a whole different level. When Jeryl Schriever and Alex Huppe found this 1916 Saxon Model 14, it had been sitting in parts in a basement in ...

When a American-made reusable aircraft broke the hypersonic barrier for the first time in nearly 60-years this past December, it was not one of the aerospace industry’s prime engine makers, but a ...