Getting an engine compression test for your car is a bit like having your blood pressure taken. It sounds complicated without context, but it's a relatively straightforward and painless procedure that ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While browsing auto repair and maintenance tools at your local parts store, you've likely come across compression testers like the Orion Motor ...

How the 13B-MSP Renesis evolved from earlier Mazda rotary designs, technical features explained, and common problems and maintenance issues discussed. The 13B-MSP Renesis rotary engine powered the ...

The rotary's reliability problem was mostly an owner problem. Here's the disciplined playbook that keeps FC 13Bs alive.

Mazda's Miller-cycle engine was a notable entry in the annals of automotive history, combining variable valve timing with a screw-type supercharger to maximize the brief compression cycle. The most ...

Japanese automakers Mazda and Toyota, among other brands, have been working hard on furthering efficiency without sacrificing performance or power. The SkyActiv engine was introduced in 2010 and ...

Mazda's SKYACTIV engine family debuted in 2009 and was first launched with the Mazda DEMIO in 2011. The lineup includes traditional SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines and SKYACTIV-D diesel engines that power ...