Can you add an electric start to your diesel engine?

Looking for a quick starter on your diesel-powered lawnmower or dirt bike? Here's what you need to know about adding an ...
EV Smarts on MSN

You’re probably not using your car’s start button to its full potential

Modern push-button start systems do much more than simply turn the engine on and off. What began as a premium convenience ...
Hot Rod

First Engine Start: How to Light the Fire in Your New Engine

It may seem obvious, but fill the engine's crankcase with the right amount of oil, usually four to five quarts, and make sure the filter is full of oil. If you've purchased an assembled motor, check ...
SlashGear

5 Common Reasons Why Your Car Won't Start

We've all experienced it at one time or another: You put the key in the ignition, and nothing happens. You're met with silence or maybe a faint click, but there's no sign of the engine cranking and ...
Forbes

EPA Ends Credits For Start-Stop—Misunderstood Feature Or Mechanical Headache?

Earlier this month, the EPA ended the “off‑cycle” emissions credit for automatic engine start‑stop systems, thereby removing the OEM incentive to install them on mass-market vehicles. As a result, ...