5 Winter Care Tips for Daily-Driver Vehicles Parked Outside in the Snow
If you live in an area that sees a lot of regular snowfall—like the OnAllCylinders home office located on the edge of the Lake Erie snow belt—then you already know […]
15 of Our Top Automotive Tech Stories from 2024
As much as we like to clown around and write funny stories about discreet delivery services and zombie engines, our primary intent here at OnAllCylinders is to supply our readers […]
Understanding the Difference Between DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5 & DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid
An effective braking system is a crucial part of any vehicle, especially in high-performance driving and towing. High speeds and heavy vehicles produce excessive heat when slowing down, and your […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What You’ll Really Need to Disable AFM on an LS Engine
I have a 2014 Camaro with the L99 and a bent push rod. Can I disable the AFM and use LS3 lifters without changing anything else? Thank you. T.K. *** The short […]
Shift into Overdrive, Part 1: Understanding Ford’s 4R70W Automatic Transmission
Ford’s 4R70W automatic transmission traces its lineage back to the AOD (Automatic Overdrive) four-speed automatic introduced in 1980. Designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce engine wear, the original AOD […]
What’s Better: Solid or Ventilated Discs in Your Brake System?
Brake tech is a very complex and nuanced topic, so we asked the experts at Alcon Brakes to help us clarify and expand on some frequently asked questions in the braking universe. […]
The Right Torque: Torque Limiting Extensions Explained
Honestly, I never knew what a torque limiting socket extension was until the folks from Summit Racing asked me to review a set of its own brand of extensions. I […]
Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: What’s the Best Way to Check Piston-to-Valve Clearance?
I’m assembling a stout 383ci small block Chevy with a 250 degrees at 0.050 inch duration mechanical roller camshaft. The pistons have a small dome and before I finish assembling […]
What’s Better: Aluminum or Iron Brake Calipers? A Quick Comparison
Brake tech is a very complex and nuanced topic, so we asked the experts at Alcon Brakes to help us clarify and expand on some frequently asked questions in the […]
Setting Up Shop: Cordless Tools, Air Tools, or Both?
We recently added more work space to our shop. While we enjoy the luxury of having sufficient room, the need to route new air lines for pneumatic tools into and […]