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How Diesel Two-Stroke Engines Work

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Diesel two-stroke engines are used to power locomotives, large ships, and generating facilities. Find out how a diesel two-stroke engine works.

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.

Do you need a secondary air injection system?

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Do you need a secondary air injection system? Read about the possible advantages of a secondary air injection system for your car.

What are fuel mapping computers?

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Fuel mapping computers regulate the mixture of air and fuel in your car's engine to keep it running smoothly. Learn more about fuel mapping computers here.

How to Replace Your Car's Alternator Belt

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Your car's serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt that drives lots of things like the car's alternator and power steering pump. So how do you replace it when it's starting to fail?

How do you convert engine torque to horsepower?

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When you convert from engine torque to horsepower why is the number 5252 involved?

How do torpedo engines work under water?

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Since a torpedo cannot have an air-breathing engine like a boat, how is it propelled through the water?

How NASCAR Race Cars Work

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The original NASCAR races were run on dirt tracks in regular street cars. Today, almost every piece of a NASCAR race car is handmade. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how these amazing machines come together.

Only a Pro Can Pass This Auto Quiz! Can You?

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Do you know everything there is to know about cars, engines, auto parts, and tools? Then this quiz should be a breeze! Let's see how you fare, shall we?

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