The Chevrolet small-block engine was a brilliant piece of engineering, attested by the fact that well over 100,000,000 have been built. However the first generation was not as oil-tight as later ...

As a vehicle's engine operates, the intake and exhaust valves open and close rapidly while the pistons move up and down in the cylinder. These mechanical actions require a constant supply of hot oil ...

Located directly above the cylinder head, a valve cover is a critical component that prevents oil from escaping through the top of an engine. Oil keeps temperatures down and reduces friction between ...

Although some maintenance schedules include an interval for replacing the positive crankcase ventilation, or PCV, valve, others may not. In the latter case, a general recommendation is to replace the ...

A rebuilt motor brings you peace of mind, but new accessories are what bring life to your car and inner spirits. Seriously, all of you know what I'm talking about and thanks to Holley, they've given ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Modern engine bays are filled with black plastic where bright cast aluminum once sat, and few parts symbolize that shift more ...