Ever find yourself sitting at a red light when you feel a minor dip in RPM or a suspected misfire, and you think: “This is it. I am ready for my engine to explode.” The many stages of grief pass ...

Vehicle engines have many moving parts that require a constant oil supply or need to be shielded from it. Valve cover gaskets, among other gaskets, keep oil where it is needed and prevent leaks to ...

Metal valve covers can last longer, but modern cars use plastic because they're cheaper and lightweight, reducing cost and ...

For owners of a 2006 Cummins 5.9 diesel engine, every component in the engine bay plays a critical role in overall performance and longevity. Valve covers and their securing bolts are essential for ...

To some, replacing valve covers to cure leaky gaskets is like throwing out the baby with the bath water: New gaskets will likely solve the problem. However, shoddy gaskets provide an opportunity for ...

The Chevrolet small-block engine was a brilliant piece of engineering, attested by the fact that well over 100,000,000 were built. However the first generation was not as oil-tight as later ...

The Chevrolet small-block engine was a brilliant piece of engineering, attested by the fact that well over 100,000,000 have been built. However the first generation was not as oil-tight as later ...

The primary purpose of valve cover gaskets in an engine is incredibly important. They are crucial in stopping oil leaks and aiding the engine to function flawlessly. They are usually situated between ...

Engine bay decoration is an under-appreciated art because, well, it sits in the dark under the hood most of the time. But painting your valve cover and other engine parts are a great way to add ...