Arguably the single most important component in any car is its engine. The engine is what makes something an "automobile," after all -- that is, able to move itself. However, engines are also usually ...

The engine is the beating heart of a vehicle, and if it fails, most people will either invest in a new engine or simply buy a new car. However, if the vehicle is salvageable, and you don't want to ...

Given the age of your car, I'd question the value of spending £1500 - £2000 on a reconditioned engine. We also get a lot of complaints about reconditioned engines and a bad one will cause more ...

When building or rebuilding a car, few decisions will be as important as which engine you choose to power your new ride. Not only do you need to decide which engine you need, you also have to decide ...

Car engines last longer than ever before, especially when taken care of properly. When your engine finally does give out with a bang, a whimper, or a cacophony of scary metal-on-metal noises, you have ...

Dear Car Talk: I would like to purchase a used luxury sedan from the 1960s (Lincoln, Chrysler or Cadillac). Many are advertised with rebuilt engines. Do you have any experience or knowledge about the ...

Ford big-block crate engines are best considered in a historical framework. Big-block V-8 gasoline engines are a relic of the 20th century, and for this reason they are the poster child for everything ...