Diesel-powered vehicles typically get a bad reputation because they are sometimes seen spewing black smoke from their exhaust. To a casual observer, it looks like these vehicles are polluting the environmental more than any other vehicle which uses gasoline. After all, we usually don’t see black smoke coming out of the exhaust of regular vehicles … Read more
There is a piece of modern technology for car engines called variable valve timing (VVT). It helps to boost the efficiency and overall performance of engines which utilize this technology. Keep reading to see how variable valve timing works and what its main advantages are. Read Also: 5 Main Parts of an Engine How Variable … Read more
The job of an oil pump should be self-explanatory. Every internal combustion engine needs an oil pump because it allows oil to circulate throughout the components of the engine so that they can be lubricated. An oil pump generates the right amount of pressure to keep the oil moving steadily like this. In addition, the … Read more
The internal combustion chamber of an engine requires there to be just the right amount of fuel and air mixed together before ignition. The engine control unit (ECU) is the main computer of the vehicle which oversees all the actions related to the engine. It controls the air flow sensors, oxygen sensors, oxygen intake, and … Read more
When you go to the gas station, you will probably notice there are at least four different fuel options available at the pump. The first three will be regular unleaded, mid-grade unleaded, and premium unleaded. Each one of these fuel options is considered to be gasoline. The fourth fuel option that you will find available … Read more
The internal combustion chamber of a gasoline engine requires a certain amount of air intake. This is how the engine will get additional power so that its performance can be enhanced. But first, the air must be compressed after it enters the engine. Fortunately, there is a forced induction component which oversees air compression in … Read more
How often do you clean your fuel injectors? Most car owners do not even consider cleaning their injectors because they never think about the possibility of them getting clogged. However, they will get clogged eventually after you have used your vehicle for more than a few years. You will know when the fuel injectors are … Read more
Almost every car on the road today has power steering. Otherwise, drivers would be forced to use all their strength just to turn the steering wheel in one direction. This would certainly cause accidents because drivers need to make their turns within a second or two. If they are forced to struggle with the steering … Read more
The crankshaft position sensor is found in virtually every new car on the road today. Its job is to track the position of the crankshaft and the speed at which it is rotating. The crankshaft position sensor will then transmit this data to the engine control unit (ECU). Based on this information and the current … Read more
To start the engine and drive your vehicle, you need to crank it first. This requires the assistance of the ignition system and starter motor. However, they will need their own electrical current before they can begin to function. This is where the battery comes into play. The function of the battery is to create … Read more