Infographics

The Ford Fairlane was born in model-year 1955, and shared some design similarities with the more-famous Tri-Five Chevys as well as their Buick counterparts. The Fairlane was named after Henry Ford’s estate in Dearborn, MI, called Fair Lane. As will be obvious as you preuse the generations, the Fairlane underwent several changes throughout its lifespan, but

New engines aren’t cheap. And rebuilds can be costly and downright time-consuming. It’s no wonder unfamiliar sounds from our engine compartments can cause immediate concern. Seriously, anything except “vroom,” “roar,” and perhaps the whine of a supercharger are completely unacceptable. The key is figuring out the source of odd-ball sounds, so you can address any potential problems

Take a walk through hot rod history, from the introduction of the Edelbrock Slingshot manifold in 1938 through the development of aftermarket electronic fuel injection in the 1990s, as we explore the automotive performance aftermarket’s most influential parts. (OnAllCylinders infographic by Lori Sams)

Your vehicle’s four tires don’t wear evenly. This happens because the front of your vehicle typically weighs more than the rear, and because your front tires turn while your rear tires don’t, and because (in the United States) we typically make left turns at higher speeds than we make right turns, causing the right-front tire to

Editor’s Note: Time flies when you’re having fun. As we close out another year, we’re spending the last week of 2016 looking at our top stories of the year. Today, we’re re-examining some of our most-read, most-popular infographic posts of the year.   Torque Sequence Guides for GM, Ford & Chrysler Engines   Unless you’ve blown a head gasket

It can be incredibly frustrating when your vehicle won’t start. It can be even more frustrating trying to figure out why. Morris Rosenthal created a diagnostic flow chart to help people troubleshoot the possibilities. We found it, liked it, tweaked it, and are now sharing this infographic with you. Your very own swear-word-reducing, stress-relieving roadmap to

Following the rules is sometimes not as fun as not following them. But when discussing torque sequences and recommended torque specifications, vehicle owners will have a happier life by following the rules. Torque specifications vary by fastener brand, lubricants used, and other factors, but the correct head bolt torque sequence usually remains constant for each

We’ve discussed previously what a drag following rules can sometimes be. We don’t always like doing what we’re supposed to. But when it comes to torque sequences and recommended torque specifications, rebellion isn’t half as cool (or financially responsible) as following rules. Torque specifications vary by fastener brand, lubricants used, and other factors. But the

Your spark plugs are like a cipher. And to read a cipher code, you usually need a cipher key. That’s what this is—a cipher key that is going to help you “read” your spark plugs and understand what they’re telling you about how your engine is running. Is your engine running too rich? Too lean?

Oxford Dictionary defines the word infographic as a visual image such as a chart or diagram used to represent information or data. Folks like Jacob O’Neal have since redefined the concept of infographics by adding animation to the diagrams. We bring this up because O’Neal recently created an animated infographic on “How a Car Engine Works.” Unlike a