Welcome to Part 4 of the Teaching Engine Thermodynamics Series. In this edition, it’s all about FEELING THE BURN! Combustion In a gasoline engine, a spark plug is used to ignite a mixture of fuel (gasoline) and air. This ignition takes place … Read More
Before you can understand how to build, modify, improve or maintain your engine properly, it’s best to understand the fundamentals of WHY your engine works to begin with. This article will teach you those fundamentals, which are part of a … Read More
In this edition, it’s all about AIRFLOW! Welcome to Part 2 of the Teaching Engine Thermodynamics Series. The first step of the Otto Cycle is the Intake Stroke, occurring between points 1 and 2 on the Otto diagram. The piston … Read More
Welcome to Part 3 of the Teaching Engine Thermodynamics Series. In this edition, it’s all about COMPRESSION! What is the Compression Stroke? The compression stroke occurs after the intake stroke is completed. The cylinder is now full of air from the … Read More
Ever wondered how a car engine works, piece by piece? These animations show you in detail what a running engine looks like and how each of the systems works together! You can also click on each animation to see it enlarged! … Read More