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57 Questions

Why do cars die after removing jumper cables?

Is it true that most of the engine wear during its life time occurs during a cold start up?

What mechanical revolution is measured in “RPM”?

Do naturally aspirated engines need back pressure in the exhaust pipes?

What's the purpose of having the cat right after the exhaust manifold

How do I properly break in an engine after a rebuild

Rough idle problems on 93 Miata

Why is it almost impossible to put the car in first gear at high speeds?

Can “performance” fuel filters actually increase fuel flow?

Can the viscosity of the oil affect gas mileage?

Do 3 and 5 cylinder engines have uneven power delivery?

Will bigger rims raise my car height

Engine consuming oil and white smoke comes out when starting the engine while cold

How safe is it to advance spark timing?

Different tread depths on 2wd?

Did I toast my caliper?

Is there any advantages of the mounting side (left or right) of the motor in a FWD vehicle?

Why is there no 1-4-2-3 Firing order?

Does water around a gasket imply an exhaust leak

What is piston slap?

Tachometer reading fluctuates at constant engine load/speed

How can a car be tuned for low/mid/high end torque?

Engine's RPM drops right after start and after letting off the gas

Should I keep the engine running for a minute or two after reaching my destination to cool down?

Tried to shift but failed at very high rpm how much damage did I cause

Exhaust leak despite tightening the flange all the way

How is vehicle speed calculated?

Exhaust Manifold Nuts won't screw in all the way

Could this be the source of an exhaust leak

How much damage did I do to my engine running for 20 minutes on only a quart of oil?