Swapping spark plugs seems straightforward, but are you overlooking a critical part? How long do ignition coils last, and ...

Engine cylinders can misfire for many reasons. There are four causes in particular that you should be aware of; here's what ...

Cars switched from distributors to coil packs because distributor systems needed a lot of maintenance and were prone to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. You’ll usually know when it’s time to take your car, truck or sport-utility ...

We’re obviously not talking about a jammed semi-automatic or dud ammo, but an engine misfire is fundamentally the same thing. A cylinder supposedly filled with compressed air and fuel—akin to ...