When most drivers turn the key or press a button to start their vehicle, they’re probably not mentally going through everything that needs to happen in order for their engine to start. And while the ...

All things lead to the spark plug. You can spend all the money you want in fancy intakes, cylinder heads, or engine management, but if you're not paying attention to the most important step in the ...

A compression test reveals the condition of your engine's valves, its valve seats, and piston rings and whether these parts are wearing evenly. Healthy engines should have compression over 100 psi per ...

A man changing the spark plug on a lawn mower - Fertnig/Getty Images If you own a gas-powered lawn mower, whether it is a compact push model or a giant zero-turn ride-on, there are a few key ...

If you find that a bumpy road broke off the end of one of your old spark plugs, you should probably call a tow truck. Just don't try to MacGyver your car like I did. The last time I got my car out of ...

Almost every lawn mower owner has experienced the frustration of pulling the starter cord repeatedly only to have it sputter — or even worse, not start at all. While fuel issues, a dirty carburetor, ...