Category: Combustion Engines
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Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust Manifold Comprehensive Guide : What is an Exhaust Manifold? An exhaust manifold is a metal chamber that houses the escape of the exhaust gases from the engine’s combustion. The exhaust manifold is the first step the exhaust gases take…
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Cylinder Wall Scoring
Cylinder Wall Scoring Introduction to Cylinder Wall Scoring Cylinder wall scoring, commonly known as bore scoring, occurs when the cylinder of an engine block sustains damage, precisely due to metal-on-metal contact. This happens when the pistons or piston rings contact…
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Rocker Arm
Rocker Arm What you will learn : What Are Rocker Arms? Rocker arms are mechanical components in the form of pivots in an engine that aid in opening the intake and exhaust valves. They transfer rotational forces from the cam…
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How Long for Engine to Cool Down?
How Long for Engine to Cool Down? Depending on its make, model, year, and environmental factors, it takes at least 30 – 45 minutes for your car’s engine to cool down. Your engine is built with pathways and connections for…
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How to Fix a Misfire
How to Fix a Misfire A cylinder misfire is when the combustion process within one or more of the cylinders in your engine fires incorrectly. Similar to a heartbeat your engine has a specific beat it has to make to…
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Why Does My Check Engine Light Come On and Off
Why Does My Check Engine Light Come On and Off What you will learn : Understanding the Check Engine Light The check engine light is the main notification of the vehicle emissions system. It is a light in the shape…
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Forced Induction : Boost Secrets Unveiled
Forced Induction : Boost Secrets Unveiled Forced induction compresses air molecules to fit more air inside a given Space/cylinder size. The way a combustion engine makes power is by burning an air-fuel mixture. To make more power you need to…
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Crankshaft and Camshaft Connection: Precision In Motion
Crankshaft and Camshaft Connection: Precision In Motion The crankshaft and camshaft are engine components that depend on each other for an engine’s four-stroke cycle to work. These two components have to be in sync with one another because timing is…
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Cylinder Head IQ Boost: Everything You Need To Know
Cylinder Head IQ Boost: Everything You Need to Know A cylinder head is a cast iron or aluminum structure that sits on the top of the engine block. A cylinder head is a major part of a combustion engine. This…
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Piston & Piston Rings : Power & Efficiency
Piston and Piston Rings: The Power and Efficiency Piston piston rings are cylindrical engine components that are designed to take the load of engine combustion. Pistons are often referred to as the heart of an engine. Just like a heart…
