Inside a running engine, the pistons repeatedly move up and down at incredible speed. However, a car’s transmission and wheels need rotational movement, not a collection of metal parts bouncing vertically inside cylinders. The crankshaft solves this problem. It connects to the pistons through connecting rods and converts their reciprocating motion into continuous rotation. That … Read more
A piston is small enough to hold in your hands, yet it performs one of the most demanding jobs inside a car engine. Every time the engine runs, its pistons move rapidly through extreme heat, pressure, friction, and constantly changing forces. So, what does a piston do inside an engine? Its main role is to … Read more
Open a car bonnet, and the engine can look like a tightly packed puzzle of metal, wires, belts, hoses, and plastic covers. However, underneath all that complexity, every component has a specific job. Some parts create power, others control airflow and fuel, while several systems prevent the engine from overheating or wearing itself out. Understanding … Read more