At the end of the day, an internal combustion engine is just an air pump. Proper airflow in and out of the engine is thus ...

Dear Tom and Ray: My 2006 Honda Element has 108,000 miles. The dealer recommends a valve-clearance adjustment at this time. Is this a service you would recommend, or is it not necessary? Please ...

On engines equipped with hydraulic tappets, zero lash at maximum tappet plunger rise can be determined by rotating the pushrod with your fingertips while slowly turning the lash adjusting nut. The ...

While many folks view diesel engines as indestructible, they do still need maintenance. Oil changes, fuel filter replacement, and cleaning or changing the air filter are all important items when it ...

I’m hearing a clicking or tapping noise from the engine in my 2010 Honda Pilot, with 110,000 miles. The valves have never been adjusted, nor has the timing belt been replaced (I know it’s time). I ...

Adjusting valve clearances is simple, right? They can be, as long as you follow what Honda has to say about them. If there's one thing Honda says to do when it comes to adjusting those valves, it's to ...