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
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
Have you ever pressed the accelerator and wondered what is happening under the bonnet? A car engine may look like a confusing collection of metal parts, pipes, belts, and wires, but its main purpose is simple: it turns the chemical energy stored in fuel into movement. Most petrol and diesel cars use an internal combustion … Read more