After Hyundai announced the recall of 129,000 vehicles over an issue with the connecting rod bearing, Kia has followed suit with many more. No fewer than 294,756 vehicles are under recall stateside, ...

Even though it’s getting better in terms of reliability, the Hyundai Motor Group is no stranger to engine problems. This time around, approximately 129,000 vehicles are under recall over bad ...

Honda has a knack for reliability, but even the best reputations take a hit when connecting rod bearings start throwing tantrums. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is digging ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a major investigation into more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles following mounting reports of sudden engine failures that ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles that may have a serious engine defect. According to NHTSA, connecting rod ...

When people first started naming the parts of engines, they named most of them for exactly what they did: head, block, connecting rod and (especially) bearings. There are many places in a car where ...

Most connecting rods in current engines are configured like this aftermarket Crowerod. The little end (A) accepts a high-strength steel wristpin that connects the rod to the piston. The large end (B) ...

Engine bearings do many things. They support moving parts like crankshafts and connecting rods, but they also play a role in determining an engine's oil pressure and protect the crankshaft from being ...