Older cars frequently had colorful components under the hood, including more than a few brightly colored engine blocks. Can you still powder coat one today?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For much of the U.S., the concept of an engine block heater is a foreign one. Even areas like the mile-high city (Denver), which faces its ...

A lot of people were celebrating when white smoke over the Vatican meant there was a new pope in town -– and that included plenty of gearheads with great ideas about what the new guy should use as his ...

If you are a racing buff, gearhead, or DIY mechanic, then you're sure to have come across debates between big-block engines versus small blocks and other modern engines. Each big block engine has its ...

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Ford issued a recall for some of its model vehicles because of an engine block heater issue that could pose a fire risk. The automaker's recall involves certain model Ford Escape, Focus, and Lincoln ...