Q: I have a 2009 VW with gasoline direct inject and a 2.0-liter turbo engine. It recently needed the intake valves cleaned (a very costly job) after just 54,000 miles. I understand many manufacturers ...

Gasoline direct injection, or GDI, is one of the most crucial bits of technology in the modern internal combustion engine. In engines equipped with GDI, highly pressurized gasoline is sprayed directly ...

The world is looking mighty volatile these days, so there are plenty of reasons why you should be concerned with your car's engine longevity. Whether you're trying to sustain a higher-mileage car to ...

WARMINSTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRC Industries, Inc. announced it will launch its CRC GDI IVD® Intake Valve & Turbo Cleaner at the upcoming 2016 AAPEX and SEMA trade shows during Automotive ...

Valve gunk is nasty stuff that comes from the toxic vapor of steam, oil, gasoline and hydrocarbons circulating around the inside of your engine. A normal process of combustion in any gas powerplant, ...

Carbon buildup can create some big issues while you're driving. A few engine parts are more susceptible to it than others, so ...

Direct injection. Just about every car has it now, and those that don’t probably will in the next few years. It can add power, reduce emissions, and is a big part of why just about everybody is ...