As essential as cars are in the modern world, vehicles and their engines have been regular sources of financial, and thus emotional strain for owners since the very first automobile was invented.

Old cars, new cars, stock cars, and modded cars can all suffer from engine vapor lock. We explain this mysterious term and tell you what can be done about it. If you've ever heard the term "vapor lock ...

Question: While driving home from work on a hot summer day, I heard this road report on the radio: “You’ll notice a lot of cars off to the side of the road today suffering from vapor lock.” He ...

Dear Tom and Ray: While driving home from work on a hot day a few weeks ago, the guy who gives the road reports said, "You'll notice a lot of cars off to the side of the road today suffering from ...

Dear Tom and Ray: While driving home from work on a hot day this past summer, the guy who gives the road reports said, "You'll notice a lot of cars off to the side of the road today suffering from ...