Older models of cars used to rely on distributor-based ignition systems. Today, though, modern vehicles rely on coil packs ...

About ten years ago, I bought a beat-up-but-good-running 1992 Honda Civic DX hatchback, and it has been by far the most reliable motor vehicle I have ever owned. With 200,000-plus miles on the clock ...

In a perfect world there would be no need for ignition advance curves. As soon as the piston in your vintage Vette reached top dead center and the engine built maximum compression, you'd be able to ...

My 1978 Corvette is cutting out under acceleration. I took the car to the dealership, and they told me the distributor was defective and would need to be replaced. I would like to keep as many ...

Q: My very dependable and irreplaceable 1995 Buick Roadmaster went in for a tune-up. When I got the car back I was shocked at the cost of the repairs. It cost nearly $800 for a distributor cap and ...

Scott Mays purchased his 1970 Mustang Mach 1 with a 351 Cleveland (351C) engine through Craigslist. "It's a true Mach 1," Mays says proudly. "The previous owner had the engine rebuilt but could not ...

I have owned my 1997 Honda Accord LX since 1999. It now has 160,000 miles on it, and has been reliable until recently. On three occasions, the car has simply shut off while I was driving. I will feel ...

Precise ignition timing is essential for high-performance engine tuning and ensuring your small-block or big-block is delivering every horsepower within its capability. Since the era of poodle skirts, ...

If you’re driving a car that uses a physical key and it seems to be stuck in the ignition, the first thing to do is make sure your car’s in park—it won’t come out if you’re still in drive. If that’s ...

Toyota is expanding its presence in the car sharing arena by announcing a new partnership with its Hawaiian distributor Servco Pacific. Under the terms of the deal, the two companies will test and ...