For Rod Sager, the garden at his home can be seen as a Garden of Eden, and now a tribute to his late wife, Diane Brady, who ...

This Subaru engine problem is widely known. It may be caused by the engine’s design, oil system limitations, or driver habits ...

Ferrari submitted a patent for a super interesting engine anatomy comprised of pill-shaped pistons and two connecting rods joined into one. First, let’s observe a traditional piston and cylinder ...

Connecting Rod, Crankshaft Issues Confirmed by Damage Removing the oil pan reveals more – a lot more. The internal oil has turned carbon-black, indicating severe overheating and oil breakdown.

Ever seen a small-block with all eight of its connecting rod bearings completely shot? Check this out. Byron Hurd Published May 27, 2025 5:17 PM EDT I Do Cars (YouTube Screenshot) ...

Besides connecting rod and engine seizure problems, the Theta II powerplant has a reputation for carbon buildup on intake valves and excessive oil consumption. The engine uses a gasoline direct ...

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the connecting rods and/or crankshaft could be problematic. These components were made by American Axle & Manufacturing as well as ...

The recall is necessary as the internal engine parts (crankshaft and connecting rods) appear to have been damaged during manufacturing. The problem with the parts can cause a loss of power or even ...

GM has issued a recall for 2021–2024 full-size pickups and SUVs equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine due to potential connecting rod and crankshaft defects that could lead to sudden engine failure ...

As the piston moves up and down, the connecting rod is moving with it. The rod is attached with a pin (the wrist pin) so it can swing a little from side to side.

For those of you not versed in double speak, an engine block breach is the technical term for shooting a connecting rod through the fender. Ford says the root issue has been difficult to find.