Older vehicles with distributor-based ignition systems need their timing checked on a regular basis, otherwise you can have a host of problems. Starting becomes difficult, idling will be rough, ...

for mower engines. A Tachometer is a gauge on a vehicle that tells you how quickly the crankshaft of the engine is turning. It is typically a unit of measure called revolutions per minute (RPM). There ...

With an ignition and electrical system analyzer, timing light and vacuum gauge—such as these Penske units from Sears, Roebuck and Company—normal tuning, troubleshooting and a number of not-so-normal ...

Not only do tachometers look tough hanging from the dash, they also provide a needed service: monitoring the rpm. Keeping track of the Rs on your truck may not seem like a big deal unless you're a ...

“Runs good!” You’ve seen that a lot of times looking at Craigslist ads for cars and motorcycles, especially older ones. But what does that even mean? Why wouldn’t it “run good,” anyways Shouldn’t ...

The world has gone wireless, and that is quickly becoming the reality in the automotive world as well. New cars have all sorts of wireless and Bluetooth technology to both operate the car and make the ...