Drivers Say GM Fixed Their V8s, But The Engines Still Died

The government is investigating dozens of new complaints about L87 V8s failing after a recall fix was supposed to resolve the ...
Hot Rod

How It Works: Connecting Rods

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) ...
MotorBiscuit

General Motors Faces Investigation As Engine Failure Recall Fix For 600K Models Fails

Experts are working on a new case. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into General Motors due to engine failures. Allegedly, a recall to correct roughly 600,000 vehicles may ...
USA Today

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a ...
Cars

129,000 2011-16 Hyundai Cars and SUVs Recalled for Engine Issue

Connecting rod bearings in a car’s engine help the rods better connect the pistons to the crankshaft, so it’s important that the bearings aren’t worn or there’ll be bigger, costlier problems for ...
AutoGuide

Ford Police Interceptor Explorers Are Rejecting Their Connecting Rods

Ford has issued a recall affecting 85,238 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility package and 3.3L Hybrid and Gas engines. The recall follows an investigation into reports ...