Constantly low on oil, getting bad fumes, or is your engine not as peppy as it once was? Your car's engine may be experiencing the dreaded blow-by.

Portland General Electric and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are replacing aging turbine shutoff valves at the Round Butte Hydroelectric Facility. The valves, installed when the facility ...

The aortic valve is one of the heart’s four vital valves. It ensures that blood flows in one direction, from the heart to the rest of the body through the aorta. Over time, this valve can become ...

You’ve probably heard of the PCV valve if you drive a gas or petrol-powered car, but you might not realize just how crucial this small component is to your engine’s health. Despite its simple design, ...

Unless you are familiar with the workings of car engines, you have probably never heard of the valve cover. It’s not a part that is talked about or included with regular maintenance, so it can be ...

We don't mean to be the harbingers of doom, but it's unwise to keep driving if your car's engine has a malfunctioning positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly a bad PCV valve.

Your car's engine, whether gas, diesel, or hybrid, requires sufficient oil to operate smoothly. Too much oil is bad for any engine, but the right amount offers protection against cold starts, reduces ...

Long-life PCV systems mean one less thing to worry about (Credit: Getty Images) Engine ventilation plays a critical role in maintaining internal cleanliness and preventing oil contamination. One ...

When an electric utility with a power plant in the southwestern U.S. prepared for a planned, major outage on its two Siemens 501D turbines, the plant’s manager requested a repair quote for two ...