As essential as cars are in the modern world, vehicles and their engines have been regular sources of financial, and thus emotional strain for owners since the very first automobile was invented.

Old cars, new cars, stock cars, and modded cars can all suffer from engine vapor lock. We explain this mysterious term and tell you what can be done about it. If you've ever heard the term "vapor lock ...

Q I own a 2005 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 liter 4-cylinder with about 70,000 miles on it. It has an intermittent problem after the car has been run until it is fully warmed up and then sits for anywhere from 10 ...

I'm a soldier in Iraq, and I have a problem with what I suspect is vapor lock on a 2005 Polaris Rover all-terrain vehicle. Frequently although usually occurring during the hot parts of the day and ...

Dear Tom and Ray: While driving home from work on a hot day a few weeks ago, the guy who gives the road reports said, "You'll notice a lot of cars off to the side of the road today suffering from ...