Hi Sajeev, I’m sure this has been asked many times, but I was thinking about oil viscosity recommendations vs. what’s really ...

Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe, which is basically a Toyota Matrix, with 135,000 miles on it. This past winter, on a cold start it would knock for a minute or three, depending on how cold. A friend who ...

The Piston Slap about Sue’s Forester was great! I was going to email this question to you anyway, then found that her issue is very much like mine: I have a 2014 Forester non-turbo that bought new in ...

A:Offsetting the pin is done not for engine longevity, but to reduce audible "piston slap" on cold start-up. The pin is offset towards the piston's major thrust face—that is, the side of the piston ...

Q I have a 2006 Honda Accord four-cylinder with 105,000 miles. It has developed a clicking engine noise on a cold start. After the car has warmed up, the sound goes away. I have seen references to a ...