Confound it the frustrations associated with automatic chokes. They either don't choke enough and the darned thing stalls when it's cold or they choke too much and it is fouled spark plugs and sooty ...

In the early days of automotive engineering, manual chokes were a crucial component of vehicle operation. As technology evolved, these devices became obsolete, but understanding their function ...

If you've ever driven an older car — we'll explain what we mean by an "older" car further on down — then you'll know exactly what a manual choke is. If, however, you've only ever found yourself at the ...