Basic Parts of the Car Engine

Oct. 13, 2021

Car engines are designed around sealed, flexible metal cylinders. Most modern vehicles have between 4 and 8 cylinders, but some can have up to 16! The cylinders open and close at the correct time to introduce fuel combined with a spark from internal combustion and to release the exhaust gases produced.

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What Are the Types of Engine?

Sep. 28, 2021

An engine is a machine that converts energy into physical labor. If you need something to move, an engine is just something to slap it around. But not all car engines are the same, and different types of engines certainly don't work the same.

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Common Problems with Engines

Sep. 15, 2021

Have you ever opened the bonnet of a car and wondered what was going on inside? To the untrained eye, a car engine looks like a messy pile of metal, tubes, and wires. You might just be curious to find out what's going on. Or maybe you're buying a new car and you hear things like "2.5-liter tilt four" and "turbo" and "start/stop technology".

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11 Vehicle Engine Terms You Should Know

Aug. 28, 2021

If you sometimes feel like your car mechanic is speaking another language, it might be a good idea to refresh yourself on some engine terminology.

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The Real Difference Between 4, 6 And 8 Cylinders

Aug. 14, 2021

You probably understand the importance of your car's engine. Without a working engine, you won't get very far. But most of us don't know much about how vehicle engines work. When identifying your car's engine type, it usually comes down to the cylinders.

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