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) ...

A problem that’s been affecting various Hyundai and Kia models for a long time, failing connecting rod bearings are present in the Optima as well. The South Korean automaker is recalling 10,731 ...

The General Motors family of large four cylinder engines, being the 2.0L turbo and 2.5L models in just about everything from the Chevrolet Malibu to the Cadillac CTS, are reportedly hindered by faulty ...

November 2023 saw American Honda Motor issue recall 23V751 for a crankshaft manufacturing defect. No fewer than 248,999 vehicles equipped with the J35Y6 engine were recalled over premature wear of the ...

Engine bearings do many things. They support moving parts like crankshafts and connecting rods, but they also play a role in determining an engine's oil pressure and protect the crankshaft from being ...

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation is looking into thousands of engine failures in an assortment of Acura and Honda vehicles. This includes the Acura ...

Hyundai has issued a recall for 128,948 vehicles over defective connecting-rod bearings that can wear out prematurely and damage the engine. The recall covers the 2012 Santa Fe, the 2011–2013 and 2016 ...