While we like to think of 2002 as being part of a high-tech age, our beloved internal combustion engine hasn't really changed much in the last 50 years. We're still using pushrods and overhead valves, ...

Compression: An automotive term used by everybody, forever. Let's get into some detail and maybe develop a better understanding. Pressure, and more pressure: It's a must-have to produce power within ...

Bar’s Leaks Engine Repair (p/n 1000) is a chemical tool that uses an exclusive two-part formula to repair most common oil-related problems. It restores lost compression and power, reduces noise and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While browsing auto repair and maintenance tools at your local parts store, you've likely come across compression testers like the Orion Motor ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 using ...

So I found this guy selling a slightly used BMW stroker motor. 3.0 now a 3.4 via big crank, 10:1 compression lightened pistons, 15% flow increase on ported/polished head, mild cam, and a bunch of ...

A fundamental difference between gasoline and diesel engines is that a gasoline engine uses spark ignition while a diesel engine uses compression ignition. Before we delve deeper, let's understand how ...