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Advertisement Introduction: In the realm of internal combustion engines, a small but mighty component holds the key to transforming reciprocating motion into powerful rotational force—the connecting rod. This article explores the significance, design, and materials used in connecting rods, shedding …
Advertisement What is a flywheel? What does it do? A flywheel is a mechanical component in a vehicle’s transmission system that is responsible for providing inertia to the engine’s crankshaft, which helps to maintain a steady rotational speed. It is …
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Advertisement In a turbocharged engine, the exhaust gas which would normally be wasted is used to drive a turbine. The turbine in turn drives a compressor, which draws in air and compresses it, and supplies it at a higher pressure …
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Advertisement The manual and automatic transmissions from Audi are highly efficient. Irrespective of design, they have all been optimized concerning internal friction and are notable for their wide gear-ratio spread. The term “transmission spacing” refers to the transmission’s gear-ratio range, …
Advertisement Turbo hoses can be manufactured with a variety of materials. Various factors dictate the choice of material used. Some of them are as follows: • NBR/Nitrile Very popular in automotive applications due to its high resistance to petroleum products …