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Have You Noticed That Your Car Makes Noise in Reverse?
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Manual transmissions use mostly helical gears, but reverse is a special situation that requires a different type of gear -- a spur gear. Learn why a spur gear makes a loud whirring noise when the car's in reverse.
How a Block and Tackle Works
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A fascinating article that describes how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works!
How the Antikythera Mechanism Worked
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Could an ancient, shoebox-size geared device change the way we think about technology's history?
Can You Identify These Famous Cars From the '60s?
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Are your ready to shift gears and put the pedal to the metal! Then test your knowledge of famous '60s cars with this quiz!
How Torque Converters Work
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The torque converter allows the transmission to shift gears in an automatic transmission. Learn about the torque converter and see pictures of a torque converter.
How do you double clutch shift?
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Double-clutching used to be a common method to switch gears in manual-transmission vehicles. Learn what it means to double-clutch shift in this article.
1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
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The 1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am added an extra gear, more heft and a host of other enhancements. Read about them here.
What Is a Mac Mini?
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Small in size but mighty in capabilities, the Mac Mini was first geared toward PC switchers. What do people say about it now?
10 Warm-weather Motorcycle Accessories
Hot weather is a blessing and a curse for motorcyclists. You always need the right gear, so check out these 10 warm-weather motorcycle accessories.
What is optical audio?
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Optical audio offers a new way to send audio and video from your gear to your ear. Learn how optical audio works.