As a highly experienced mechanical engineer, Mr. Dixit’s nationwide role supports reliability of U.S. Refining and ...

Regulating heat and pressure inside an engine is necessary for its healthy operation. Piston ring end gaps play a vital role in that, but they can be easily overlooked as a minor measurement. In ...

Watch the careful process of designing and fitting a new piston for a hydraulic cylinder, from precision measurements to smooth assembly. How does one component make such a difference in performance?

If you can't get your engine to start running, a spark plug issue could be the culprit. Faulty or malfunctioning spark plugs can prevent your engine from doing its job correctly (or at all), so ...

Buying a used Kia can be a great idea; not only does the brand have a reputation for reliability - and one of the best warranties in the world - but these cars tend to hold their value well. However, ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Back in February 2025, a little over 137,000 units of the US-market Seltos and Soul have been recalled by Kia America for incorrectly manufactured piston oil rings. In the subject crossovers, which ...

The NHTSA has received at least 47 complaints alleging that Kia’s recall fix was didn’t actually solve the problem. The recall issued in February had a remedy available on April 4, but it was clearly ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that it has opened an audit of the remedy for a recall of certain Kia vehicles. The agency announced Aug. 6 that it would conduct an audit into ...

It's one of those questions you've probably never thought to ask, but the second you hear it, it's stuck in your head. Automakers have produced cars with three, four, five, six, eight, 10, 12, and 16 ...

Kia is recalling over 100,000 vehicles because of issues involving the piston oil ring. The affected vehicles are Kia Soul and Seltos from 2021, 2022 and 2023 that are equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI ...