Vortec engines have lasted for over three decades. There are reasons as to why they lasted so long, but there are also reasons as to why they fell out of favor.

Austin drivers could soon be ticketed for excessive engine noise as local officials attempt to address a problem that residents — particularly those in West Austin — have complained about for years.

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There's a reason why gearheads put both LS (not to be confused with LT) and Vortec engines under the same umbrella of "LS", ...

Few engine families go down quite so well in the history books as Chevrolet's iconic LS series. The family consists of powerful small-block V8 engines, and they've been seen in everything from ...

I have a SEAT Leon 2015. When cold there is a knocking noise coming from the engine. It sounds like it is in the area in front of the steering wheel. It's always when started and seems to go away ...

What is the knocking sound coming from my engine? What is engine knock? Why is my engine making a knocking noise? Engine knock, or pinging, occurs when a separate pocket of air-fuel mixture ignites ...

Engine knock is the sharp, metallic sound that cuts through the hum of a healthy engine. At its core, engine knock is a problem of timing. In a knocking engine, parts of the air-fuel mixture don't ...

The troublesome 3.5L V6 engine powering multiple Honda and Acura models has led to a class action lawsuit against Honda. NHTSA investigates 1.4 million Hondas due to widespread V6 engine failures and ...

LS1 engine design highlights and basic specs, why it’s such a popular swap, and a basic timeline, from the C5 Corvette to its use in the Australian HSV heroes. The General Motors 5.7 LS1 engine was a ...

Space horror is a part of our popular culture. An episode of "Doctor Who" called "Listen," featuring Peter Capaldi in the titular role, saw the Doctor investigate a supposed creature that can never ...

Sound coming from your engine bay is typically very normal, as it means the engine is working and providing power to help move your vehicle. Most drivers have an idea of what their vehicle should ...