My first experience with the term “detonation” came from an Air Force training film. It opened with a shot of a B-25 (it was an old film) that was taking off, but apparently ran into trouble because ...

Dear Doctor: I own a 2005 Ford Freestar that I purchased with 11,000 miles, and it has always run fine. I recently took it on a 700-mile trip. At highway speeds the engine developed an engine ping. I ...

With a price difference of 24.4 cents between regular and premium gasoline on national average, many people are left wondering if they can save at the pump by filling up their gas tank with ...

Question: Being one of those who marvels every time I turn the switch and the car starts, I would like to know why some vehicles need higher-octane gasoline. Jeffrey Tom: The simple answer is to stop ...

Q: I own a 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT that I love. My wife has a hard time getting into it because of the high entry level. I asked the dealer if they can lower the truck a few inches, and they said ...

My 2021 Kia Seltos two-litre pings when pushed. It’s okay up to about 4500rpm but from there on it pings as it starts to rev out. It does it in all drive modes. Kia says nothing is wrong with it (no ...

Senior Editor Mike Allen answers readers' car questions. Q: I backed my truck in to a white steel post (right rear quarter panel). It didnt really dent or scratch the truck, but it left about a foot ...