Engineering Explained

Is America Wrong About Ethanol?

Research from the University of Wisconsin: "the carbon intensity of corn ethanol is no less than gasoline and likely at… Read More

2 years ago

Should You Use Racing Oil In Your Road Car?

What are the differences between race car oil, like the oil used in NASCAR, and the oil used in our… Read More

3 years ago

Synthetic vs Conventional Oil ~ There’s A Good Reason To Switch

Jason Fenske spent time discussing Synthetic Motor Oil vs Conventional Motor Oil and more with Mobil 1 engineers. [More...] Read More

3 years ago

Is Synthetic Motor Oil Bad For Old Cars?

Engineering Explained shows how specially formulated motor oil can help new and old engines add more miles to the odometer.… Read More

3 years ago

Will Thinner Oils Damage Your Engine?

A 6.2L V8 engine cutaway from the C8 Corvette is used to better show, demonstrate, and understand how oil interacts… Read More

3 years ago

Soft vs Stiff Springs ~ What’s The Best Suspension?

The purpose of a suspension system is to keep your tires on the ground, so is it better to have… Read More

3 years ago

Horsepower vs Torque ~ What’s The Difference?

Torque is a force acting at a radius, while horsepower simply incorporates time into the equation. Here's a simple explanation.… Read More

3 years ago

Bore vs Stroke ~ What Makes More Power?

Engineering Explained discusses how bore & stroke affect engine RPM, engine airflow, surface area heat losses, and flame duration. [More...] Read More

3 years ago

Can You Tow-Charge a Tesla?

We'll determine if and how quickly a Tesla can be recharged by towing it and how far you'd need to… Read More

3 years ago

Why You Should Never Use The Cheapest Brake Pads

Planning on buying some brake pads? That cheap set on the shelf of your local parts store might seem tempting,… Read More

3 years ago