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How Gear Ratios Work
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You see gears in just about anything that has spinning parts - car engines, transmissions, electric toothbrushes... Learn what these gears are doing and get to the bottom of the "gear ratio" concept!
How Gears Work
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If a device has a motor, engine or spring, it probably has gears! But what do gears do, exactly, and how do they do it?
What Does a Camshaft Do?
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Camshafts have a great effect on engine performance. Learn about camshafts, single and double overhead cams, pushrod engines and camshaft design.
How Fifth Wheel Towing Works
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Fifth wheel towing is a serious task but it can be done safely and easily with the right guide. Learn more about fifth wheel towing at HowStuffWorks.
How Low-flow Toilets Flush Your Waste Without Wasting Water
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Low-flow toilets have improved significantly since they first came onto the market in the 1990s. Not only can they save tons of water, they also now can flush your waste with as little as a gallon of water.
How Diesel Engines Work
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Diesel engines are often more efficient and less expensive to operate than their gasoline alternatives. So why aren't there more diesels on the roads? Well, they have their own issues, too.
Does a Parallel Universe Really Exist?
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Remember that traffic accident you avoided the other day? In another universe, you died. Or at least you did according to the Many-Worlds theory.
1916-1923 Packard Twin Six
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The 1916-1923 Packard Twin Six set the standard of American luxury cars of the day. Explore the 1916-1923 Packard Twin Six at HowStuffWorks.
How to Replace Fuel Hoses
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Replacing fuel hoses can be tricky without instruction. Learn how to replace fuel hoses at HowStuffWorks.
How Paintless Dent Removal Works
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Is learning paintless dent removal really worth your investment in time and money? Find out if you've got 'the magic metal touch' at HowStuffWorks.