The engine – how power is created
Automotive
The conversion of fuel energy into power in , An engine starts when petrol is mixed with air in a device called a carburetor. To form a highly combustible mixture. The mixture is drawn into the cylinders through valves, Compressed …
How manual gearboxes work
Automotive
Internal-combustion engines run at high speeds, So a reduction in gearing is necessary to transmit power to the drive wheels, Which turn much more slowly. The gearbox provides a selection of gears for different driving conditions, Standing start, climbing a …
The Engine
Automotive
The engine is the heart of your car. It is a complex machine built to convert heat from burning gas, Into the force that turns the road wheels. The chain of reactions that achieve that objective is set in motion …