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NHTSA Investigating Post-Recall GM 6.2L L87 Engine Failures

NHTSA launches Recall Query RQ26001 to investigate 36 reports of catastrophic L87 engine failures occurring after vehicles ...

How To Prevent Cylinder Wall Scoring From Killing Your Car's Engine

Cylinder wall scoring is a form of progressive mechanical failure where the lubricant film between the piston rings and the ...

Toyota exec officially confirms a new mid-engine sports car is coming, but it might take 5 years

Still, a mid-engined machine with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine (and most likely all-wheel drive) is on the way.
GM Authority

L87 GM Engine Recall: My Vehicle Passed Inspection… Now What?

We here at GM Authority get a lot of questions from owners asking about about the recent L87 GM engine recall, one of the most common of which is what happens when an affected vehicle passes GM’s ...

12 Little-Known Car Habits That Destroy Your Engine and Wallet

Car habits like ignoring warning lights and slamming brakes cost thousands in repairs-12 simple changes protect your engine ...

Do electric vehicles need to warm up before being driven?

Starting your EV while it's charging can "preserve power and battery range" according to AAA. If you have a home charger and it's winter, taking a few minutes to warm up your vehicle as it's connected ...
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Do New Cars Still Need An Engine Break-In Period, Or Is It Just A Myth?

From Hercules to Bigfoot, the world loves a myth, and autodom has its fair share. We've even compiled some of the dumbest car myths that readers have heard. Spoiler alert: a car engine's ...