The difference between overhauling the engine in your vehicle and an engine rebuild comes down to the quality and scope of ...

The reciprocating engine has been all the rage for at least three centuries. The first widely adopted engine of this type was the steam engine with a piston translating linear motion into ...

I have already written about LiquidPiston and its XTS-210, but Avadi's idea is even more striking: it is a reciprocating engine that works as a rotary. Imagine an ICE with a single piston.

Some engines use a spark to ignite their fuel, and others rely on compression. What does all of that mean? And how do the two ...

Modern reciprocating engines are enabling reliable power generation while balancing renewable energy growth. Their rapid-response capabilities and multi-fuel flexibility are crucial to grid stability ...

Reciprocating Engine Oil 101 Oil types fall into three main types— straight mineral, ashless-dispersant, and synthetic— and all need to be changed regularly.

A nearly comparable displacement Mercedes 3-liter six-cylinder reciprocating engine has 1750 parts, delivers 180 hp. Main bearing caps split to accept sleeve bearings and fit over crank journals.

It remains the first-and-only car that didn't use a reciprocating engine to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The latest rotary engine car from the Japanese manufacturer is the Mazda MX-30 ...