When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...

Learn the step-by-step process to start gas and electric snow blowers correctly without flooding the engine or straining the ...

Most modern diesel engines already feature an electric start system. However, older engines often required manual starting methods such as hand cranks, kick-starts, or pull-starts, which could be ...

Besides preventing the build-up of nasty engine sludge and premature wear, protection against cold starts is one of the main reasons why you should never skip an oil change in your gasoline or diesel ...

The starter is responsible for turning over your car’s engine and helping it start, but like all parts, it has a limited lifespan, and it will eventually fail. The four-stroke internal combustion ...

It may seem obvious, but fill the engine's crankcase with the right amount of oil, usually four to five quarts, and make sure the filter is full of oil. If you've purchased an assembled motor, check ...

During cold weather, your vehicle may require twice the amount of current than normal to get the engine to start.

You can jump-start a V8 with a four-cylinder car as long as you have enough amps. The number of cylinders doesn't actually matter, but weight does.

Jason Lee, the author, is Global Product Manager for Supercapacitors and Circuit Protection at Eaton Bussmann Corp. He has worked developing supercapacitor products and markets since 2008. Prior to ...

Barn finds are a dime a dozen anymore, but basement finds are a whole different level. When Jeryl Schriever and Alex Huppe found this 1916 Saxon Model 14, it had been sitting in parts in a basement in ...