Direct injection. Just about every car has it now, and those that don’t probably will in the next few years. It can add power, reduce emissions, and is a big part of why just about everybody is ...

What is gasoline direct injection and how is it different from traditional methods of getting fuel into your car's engine? Antuan Goodwin Senior Writer, Electrified Cars Antuan started out in the ...

If you flip through the list of features on just about any new car or truck, you’re likely to see the words “direct fuel injection,” or DI. The concept is straightforward enough -- engineers have ...

The other day I dropped my car off at a European specialist shop, and while I was there, a technician was working in the engine bay of a Mk7 Golf R, cleaning out carbon deposits off the intake valves.

For Part II, covering the valvetrain, exhaust, and cylinder heads: click here. For Part III, covering the block, crankshaft and lubrication systems: click here. To properly fathom the lengthy, ...

A few simple checks and tips can help ensure maximum peace of mind when buying a used GDI-powered car. The Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine is marketed under different names by different ...

While carbon buildup happens on essentially all engines, gasoline, diesel, N/A, or boosted, it's an increased concern in GDI engines. Standard Electronic Fuel Injection features injectors higher in ...

I started driving when the vast majority of cars still had points ignitions. I've lived through the mid-'70s transition to electronic ignitions, then 10 years later had to learn a bunch of new tricks ...

General Motors' use of the latest engine technology to help rebuild its image continues this fall with a powerful new engine for a pair of Cadillacs. The 300-hp, 3.6-liter V6 slated to debut in the ...

Knowing the inner workings of a vehicle comes with its set of benefits. You know the risks associated with potential issues, understand the causes, and can quickly fix things DIY-style. It is ...