Yes, a faulty crankcase breather can lose an engine a great deal of oil, but the mechanism differs from rings or valve stem seals. The breather does not “burn” oil in the chamber. It either pushes it out past the seals or draws it into the intake along with the gases. The good news is […]

The colour of engine oil can change both in cars with a diesel engine and in petrol ones. But what does the black colour and thick consistency that you noticed while checking the oil level mean? From this text you will learn everything important on the subject of black engine oil. Diesel fuel in the […]

A crankcase breather is not an accessory. It is a pressure relief system. Some combustion gases always slip past the piston rings into the crankcase, and with nowhere to go that pressure would push the seals out. This article explains how the breather works, why it clogs and what happens once it can no longer […]

The engine is the heart of the entire car, and its condition affects driving comfort, performance and the way the vehicle operates. If you have noticed smoke coming out from under the hood and have the impression that something serious is happening with your car, it is a sign that you may have a problem […]

Water in engine oil is a phenomenon that is considered natural. But what happens when there is too much of the fluid? Where does water in the engine come from and how can you get rid of it? You will find all the answers in the text below. Water in engine oil - causes How […]

Piston rings are essential friction components that are largely responsible for the condition of the entire engine. When the rings are excessively worn, you may notice increased oil consumption, a drop in engine power and smoking. In this article you will find more information about damaged piston rings in cars. Piston rings in a car […]

A seized ring is a ring held fast by carbon in its groove, not one worn out mechanically. That distinction decides everything: in the first case a solvent has something to work on and the movement can come back, in the second no chemistry helps because the problem is geometry. A simple test settles it, […]

If, despite correct compression, you have noticed smoke rising from the exhaust pipe, it means you may have a problem with the oil control ring. What is this component and what is it responsible for? You will learn everything from this text. Oil control ring - what is it? Oil control rings are usually installed […]

Piston rings are metal components whose main task is to seal and separate the combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine from the crankcase. In addition, they collect excess oil from the cylinder walls. But what happens when the rings fail to perform their function? In this article you will find information on what replacing […]