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LS1 engine block showing numbered main caps with directional arrows facing the front of the engine

LS1 Main Cap Orientation: Which Way Do the Main Caps Face?

LS1 main caps are identified by location and direction. Learn what the numbers mean, which way the main-cap arrows point, and how the caps are positioned before seating them in the block.
A CAN bus resistance test can reveal missing termination, shorted wiring and open circuits. Here’s how to test pins 6 and 14 safely.

How to Test CAN Bus Resistance at the OBD-II Port

A CAN bus resistance test can quickly reveal missing termination, shorted wiring and basic network-integrity problems. On many high-speed automotive CAN networks,...

How To Choose the Best Tuner

When you are modifying and installing upgrades to your vehicle, there will come a time when you need an engine tuner. Tuning is the...
DIY mechanic installing a replacement valve cover gasket on a Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine.

Jeep 3.6L Pentastar Oil Leak? How to Replace Valve Cover Gaskets Without Paying Shop...

Oil leaking from your Jeep 3.6L Pentastar? Before replacing valve cover gaskets, learn how to identify the real leak, avoid common repair mistakes, choose the right parts, and save money with this DIY guide.

How To Prepare Car for Winter

Being able to prep your car for winter is a vital part of owning a car, especially if you live in a cold climate...
1980s and 1990s performance cars gathering at Gold Bar Hangar for RADwood NorCal 2026 in Alameda

RADwood NorCal Returns With Free Admission, Full-Throttle Flybys and a $100K Build Challenge

RADwood NorCal returns October 24 with free admission, hundreds of retro vehicles, full-throttle runway demonstrations and a $100,000 creator build challenge.
Editorial concept of a dark-red, camouflaged Charger-inspired coupe outside a powertrain engineering facility.

Reported 2028 Charger Hellcat Return Pairs HEMI Power With a ZF 8HP95

The Dodge Charger Hellcat could return for 2028 with supercharged HEMI power, rear-wheel drive and a ZF 8HP95 automatic. Here’s what reports establish—and what remains unknown.
Handheld performance tuners and OBD-II diagnostic scanners monitoring engine data and fuel trims in an automotive performance workshop.

Best Handheld Tuners for Performance and OBD-II Diagnostics: Stop Guessing, Start Tuning

Want more horsepower, better throttle response, and the ability to diagnose your own Check Engine Light? Modern handheld performance tuners can do...