Almost every new car since the early 2000s has been using low-tension piston rings. Automakers have their fair share of reasons for doing so, including reduced frictional losses, improved efficiency, ...

Ask any serious engine builder what makes a good engine a great one, and the answer likely will be "sealing." While the average guy thinks of sealing as either what kind of valve cover gaskets to use ...

But when done right, piston rings can create a power advantage by maximizing dynamic engine compression while still maintaining good oil control. This involves both proper selection for the intended ...