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A stuck piston ring is bad news for your car and its engine. Here's what it actually means and the processes that you may be ...

Piston rings are an essential part of modern vehicles, but modern brands have moved to using low-tension versions of them for ...

In previous installments of our Basic Tech Series, we have discussed the harsh environments that the core components of an internal combustion engine must endure. We have explored connecting rods and ...

Ask any serious engine builder what makes a good engine a great one, and the answer likely will be "sealing." While the average guy thinks of sealing as either what kind of valve cover gaskets to use ...

Kia is recalling over 100,000 vehicles due to issues involving the piston oil ring. The affected vehicles are Kia MY SOUL and Seltos from 2021, 2022 and 2023 that are equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI ...