Category: Combustion Engines
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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…
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Engine Block : The Automotive Building Blocks
Engine Block : The Automotive Building Blocks Of Power An engine block also called a cylinder block is the main structure of an engine. It is made to house the engine components that are responsible for turning combustion into mechanical…
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Engine Components and Functionality
Engine Components and Functionality Engine components may seem hard to understand. When you look into your engine bay, I am sure it looks so confusing, but it’s a lot simpler than it may seem. Let us remove the engine cover…
