We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many V6 and V8 engines that use camshafts located within the engine block and pushrods to activate overhead valves. In those engines ...

Mechanical lifters were once commonplace in internal combustions engines, but they've been mostly replaced by hydraulic lifters, which offer a lot of benefits.

A common issue with the 5.3 engine is AFM lifter failure. In this video, we diagnose the problem and replace the failed AFM lifter and pushrod to get the engine running properly again. Follow along ...

Hot Shot’s Secret launches Tick Fix + Protect, an oil enhancer designed to address lifter tick and valvetrain noise.

At the very least, tearing down, inspecting, and cleaning hydraulic lifters is good engine hygiene that can contribute to long service life in your classic car. It’s also a great way to inspect the ...

Camshaft technology is continually changing. From new lobe profiles to various forms of lobe placement, each manufacturer takes its own approach to modern performance. While flat-tappet grinds remain ...

In a world without limits, camshaft designers have known for decades what profiles they'd like to grind. But real-world technological limitations-in terms of design feasibility, materials science, and ...

CarComplaints reports that a federal judge just handed GM a significant procedural win in the long-running engine lifter class action, denying the plaintiffs’ motion to sever the case into two ...

However, these numbers reflect all units sold, and not all of the models listed were equipped with engines susceptible to the GM lifter issue – for example, trucks equipped with the 3.0L I6 LZ0 ...