If you feel that your fuel filter has a problem, remove the fuel filter and blow into it. If air doesn’t pass through, then it is a sign of a clogged fuel filter. It signifies that the fuel filter needs to be replaced. Some of the other symptoms areStarting ProblemTrouble in starting the engine is […]
What’s the Purpose of Exhaust Resonators?
DerivationExhaust resonators are based on the concept of Helmholtz resonance, a phenomenon that explains resonance in a cavity.Helmholtz resonance is best explained by an example of air being blown across the opening of an empty water bottle. When air is blown across the opening, the external force of it causes the air inside the bottle […]
Difference Between Main and Rod Bearings
Did You Know? Engine bearings are made of layers of different metals, with some layers even thinner than one-thousandth of an inch. An engine has several moving parts connected to one another, such as rods and pistons. To prevent the connected parts from wearing each other out, they need to be lubricated. This lubrication is […]
The Basics of Stroker Engine Explained
Bored and StrokedDisplacement is calculated using the bore and stroke of an engine. A better bore (cylinder diameter) leads to increased horsepower. On the other hand, a better stroke produces more torque.Before moving towards the aspect of a stroker engine, it’s essential to understand the functioning of an engine as a whole. A typical car […]
Best Way to Use Sea Foam to Clean Your Car’s Engine
Why Sea Foam?The owner of Sea Foam, Fred Fandrei created the product to rid engine trouble in his outboard motor during his fishing trails. He sold it to fellow fisherman, who referred to it as sea foam, and that’s how Sea Foam got its name.For those who do not know, Sea Foam is a petroleum-based […]
Symptoms of a Bad Knock Sensor
Quick TipMost knock sensors look the same. However, since the part is matched to the PCM and the engine, you must fix an appropriate sensor depending on the type of vehicle. Not doing so will result in the sensor reacting to even the regular vibrations of the engine, causing faulty readings.All modern automobile engines have […]
Difference Between General Motors LT1 and LS1 Engines
What is a V8 engine?The V-configuration, in which the two sets of aligned cylinders make an angle with each other, has repetitively been used in the design of internal combustion engines, since the close of the 19th century. In a V8 engine, the two banks of cylinders that make the ‘V’ shape, have 4 cylinders […]
Northstar Engine Features and Specifications
Did You Know? The Northstar engine was ranked as one of the 10 best engines in North America by Ward’s Auto World, consecutively for the year 1995, 1996, and 1997.It was the year 1990, and good old America was once again under threat from the expanding prowess of Germany and Japan. Both had been steadily […]
What is Engine Displacement and How is it Measured?
Did You Know? Family cars usually have an engine displacement in the range of 2 lt to 4 lt. Comparatively, trucks and buses, which are much larger in size and are required to carry heavier loads, mostly have engine displacements greater than 10 lt. A notable exception is the Bugatti Veyron, which has an engine […]
Are Rebuilt Engines Worth Your Money?
Did You Know?Rebuilt engines may cost you anywhere from USD 900 – 4500 or more, depending on the type of engine. Vintage engines usually cost more because the expertise and machine parts are limited. Rebuilt engines are improved and repaired to the extent of its damage, thereby, making them very different from used or remanufactured […]
How to Choose the Right Engine Coolant
Did You Know?Using a coolant that is not compatible with the engine can lead to corrosion of the metal parts. We know that the energy required to drive a car is obtained by the combustion of fuel in the engine. The process of burning of fuel leads to the formation of heat, which can melt […]
How Does a Jet Engine Work?
Did You Know?Jet engines are often identified exclusively with aircraft, but the world land speed record was also set by a jet-powered car.Jet power was known to man since a long time ago, but little could be achieved from it with the technological advances – or rather the lack of such – of that time. […]
Check Engine Light Flashing
Almost all cars have an engine control unit (ECU), which is a computerized engine management system that controls all the operations of the engine and the transmission. This facilitates the high performance of the engine, and also ensures that the emissions are well in check. These ECUs have self-testing abilities, which tell us about engine […]
Timing Chain Replacement
Be it any vehicle from any manufacturer, the timing chain or the timing belt is amongst those parts which serve your vehicle for a long time without getting damaged. A timing chain is a device that acts as a connecting bridge between the camshaft and the crankshaft. It therefore controls the opening and closing of […]