You're hunched over the engine with your wrist painfully contorted, wishing you were Mr. Fantastic. You've finally removed broken spark plug number four and then the intrusive thought hits. "Should I ...

Ignition coils play a crucial role in a vehicle’s ignition system. They serve to convert the battery’s low voltage into the high voltage necessary to fire the spark plugs. If there’s any malfunction ...

Every gasoline engine is basically a series of controlled explosions, and the coil pack is the component that lights the fuse. Your car's battery puts out a measly 12 volts, which is great for your ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Just like spark plugs, ignition coils can wear down and become faulty over time. There are many common signs that an ignition coil is getting bad, but one obvious sign is an engine misfire, typically ...

The ignition coil is a vital component in a vehicle’s engine management system, responsible for converting the battery’s low voltage into the high voltage necessary to create a spark in the spark ...

The door to a new Subaru WRX STI has officially cracked open, as Subaru has revealed a Japan-only WRX STI S210 Prototype at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon. Yes, it’s only for the Japanese market, but ...

Modern vehicles have more than 100 sensors that monitor nearly every aspect of car operation. Any of several common dashboard warning lights could signal an issue that may require your attention. And ...

My Dodge truck got stolen in January of 2022 . I needed a car I only had liability on truck so I got no $$. I bought this 1998 Subaru Outback for 2000$ it had 170,000 miles on it the owner did all the ...

Sebastian's spare time is spent watching Formula 1, fiddling with his friends' cars (usually German money pits), and soaking up as much architectural amazement and engineering excellence as he can ...

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S.