Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...

If you are interested in learning more about jet engines and how they work you might be interested in the 10 minute video published by the Warped Perception YouTube channel. They have built a ...

As we begin the last article in this series on the basics of the internal combustion engine, let's stop to review what we've covered during the last five articles. We began last May by detailIing the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A jet engine is a highly complex piece of equipment with a ...

Building a jet engine yourself likely wouldn't be very easy, but the basic principle of how a jet engine works is fairly simple. Your average jet engine uses a series of fans to inhale air. That air ...

How Does an Engine Work? Before digging into this significant expense, it’s important to outline how an engine works. The engine is the heart of the car, truck, or SUV. The vehicle’s full function is ...

Cars with internal combustion engines — as opposed to electric vehicles, which still depend on a few fluids themselves — require various fluids to keep everything running smoothly. If you've been ...

Intakes are vital automobile components that work to bring oxygen – a key ingredient in an internal combustion reaction – into the engine’s combustion chamber to modulate how much oxygen mixes with ...

Semi-trucks are designed to carry heavy loads. That's why they're weighed on the road to ensure they do not exceed their limitations. So, when they're driving fast or going downhill, just using the ...

There are many technical elements of MotoGP™ that play critical roles in the performance of the riders, despite being relatively hidden from plain sight. MotoGP engine braking is one of those. Simply ...