In this episode, I showcase the work done at Rectidama, an excellent engine machine shop nearby. The process begins with the ...

Do the Subaru WRX and STI have engine issues? Let's take a tour of a performance shop and see how many Subaru WRX and STI are ...

The Superveloce 1000 Ago is MV Agusta’s ultimate tribute to Giacomo Agostini and also celebrates the brand's 80th anniversary ...

In February, Kia announced a recall of over 137,000 vehicles, including certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul models. The recall is due to concerns about incorrectly manufactured piston oil rings that ...

The bearing cap on one rod is formed by the base of the opposite piston’s rod, a flexible joint allowing the second rod to swivel as required to move up and down the cylinder bore.

Connecting rods link the pistons to the crankshaft and convert vertical motion to move the wheels. Honda recalled about 250,000 vehicles in November of 2023 to fix the same problem.

The agency received 173 complaints about rod bearing failure. The investigation covers 2016-2020 Acura MDX, ... All if the vehicle’s pistons and connecting rod assemblies have a rod bearing.

Rod bearings go between the piston connecting rods and crankshaft rod journals in much the same way. However, camshaft bearings can be a little different.

Each piston is connected to the crankshaft by way of a connecting rod and a connecting rod bearing. The bearing is the soft component in that connection and usually wears out much sooner than the ...

Main bearing caps are internal engine components and are integral to the engine's performance. They maintain the connection between the piston connecting rods and the crankshaft, ...