Tick. Tick. Tick. That's the sound our Ford 4.0-liter, over-head valve (OHV) engine was making in our 1991 Ford Explorer after 250,000 miles. The Ford 4.0L V-6 engines, built in Germany, are found in ...

Early Toyota Tacoma pickups and 4Runner SUVs will run practically forever, but even their legendary 5VZ V6s can eventually wear out. If you own one, that leaves you with a tough decision. You can ...

If there is a consistent complaint we hear time and again about racing, it's almost always about the cost of racing and how nothing ever changes. OK, maybe that's two complaints, but you've probably ...

Your old, reliable engine has been coughing up some strange, but concerning noises. So, you call your mechanic to find out what the problem and solution are to restoring its harmonious hum. But the ...

V8s are bigger than V6s, so it may seem natural that they're going to need lots more maintenance. But the differences are ...