Monitor the engine temperature to ensure it is at the correct level, especially after running for a while. Decide whether the thermostat needs to be replaced based on your findings ...

Abstract: A Spark ignition (SI) engine is a complex, multi-domain component of the vehicle powertrain system. The engine control module (ECM) for an SI engine must achieve both high performance and ...

If you've ever heard what sounds like a single firecracker exploding somewhere out in traffic, it was likely a backfire. These sounds used to be much more common, but thanks to modern engine ...

Few oil burners carry as much weight as the 7.3. It was the first Ford engine to bear the now legendary Power Stroke name, and its mechanical ingenuity meant it not only created a buzz but also ...

As vehicles evolve into high-tech machines, one major factor divides the dependable from the disastrous: electronic control systems. The ECU (engine control unit) and related modules control ...

All affected models are from the 2025 model year. If you live in the US or Canada and you purchased certain 2025 Ski-Doo or Lynx snowmobiles, parent company Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is ...

Modern cars depend on a vast number of electronics, components, and vehicle systems to send us to and from our destinations. Some of those parts are well-known, like the engine, transmission, and ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

Abstract: Automotive applications are increasingly influenced by the safety requirement. Yet their complexity and costs should not increase. Thus, this paper introduces the conceptual understanding ...

Almost 31,500 units of the 2024 model year Mazda CX-90 and 2025 model year Mazda CX-70 have been hit with a safety recall stateside. Improper powertrain and engine control module software may result ...