I’m looking for a trustworthy local shop that will service my 260,000-mile 1986 Volvo 240 wagon, but I’m not sure how to find it. I thought I had one in Ann Arbor — they even had this cool digital ...

A:Offsetting the pin is done not for engine longevity, but to reduce audible "piston slap" on cold start-up. The pin is offset towards the piston's major thrust face—that is, the side of the piston ...

Thanks for your 2023 article on piston slap. Yes, people will always ask that question, whether they drive a classic car or not! If you REALLY want to get to the root of your question of, “Is Piston ...