Automotive Basics
Don’t Coast in Neutral and Other Bad Automatic Transmission Habits
Engineering Explained discusses five bad automatic transmission driving habits, 5 things you should never do with an automatic transmission. [More…]
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Italian Tune Up ~ Does Redlining Your Engine Actually Work?
The Italian Tune Up is often thought of as a solution for removing carbon from an engine, but does it really work? [More…]
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Flatplane vs Crossplane V8 Engines ~ Engineering Explained
Flatplane vs Crossplane V8 Engines Engineering Explained ~ What is a flatplane crankshaft? What is a crossplane crankshaft? [More…]
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Why Ford’s Flathead V8 Engine Died
Engineering Explained ~ How Ford’s Flathead V8 engine works, and why it disappeared. [More…]
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Why Can’t Pushrod Engines Rev High?
The pushrod V8 engine is an icon of American muscle. Why is the redline on these engines often lower than their European counterparts? [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Manual Clutches
What is a clutch and how does it work? We explain how a clutch works and how it connects your engine to the transmission to rotate the tires. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Air Intakes
Among the most popular styles of air intakes are short ram intakes, cold air intakes, and ram air intakes. Here’s what you need to know. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Fuel Injectors
Fuel Injectors have replaced carburetors for fuel delivery. Fuel injectors are part of a computerized system that sprays the fuel. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Disc Brakes
To better explain how disc brakes work, we go over the components of the brake and the technology behind how a disc brake actually functions. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Understanding Cooling Systems
It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an important part of the vehicle. [More…]