Automobile Engineering

The five-speed manual transmission is fairly standard on cars today. Internally, it looks something like this: There are three forks controlled by three rods that are engaged by the shift lever.  The shift lever has a rotation point in the middle. When you push the knob forward to engage first gear, you are actually pulling the…

When you start a manual transmission car, before you turn the key, you disengage the clutch by pressing down on the clutch pedal. This disconnects power flow between the engine’s input shaft and transmission. This allows your engine to run without delivering power to the rest of the vehicle. With the clutch disengaged, you move the gearshift into first gear….

The diagram below shows a very simple two-speed transmission in neutral: ·   The green shaft comes from the engine through the clutch. The green shaft and green gear are connected as a single unit. (The clutch is a device that lets you connect and disconnect the engine and the transmission. When you push in the clutch pedal, the engine and…

The first transmission invented was the manual transmission system. A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission (informally, a “manual”, “stick shift”, “straight shift”, or “straight drive”) is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications. It generally uses a driver-operated clutch, typically operated by a pedal or lever, for regulating torque transfer…

1.     Manual Transmission 2.     Automatic Transmission 3.     Semi-automatic Transmission:- a)      Dual-clutch Transmission b)      Sequential Transmission 4.     Continuously Variable Transmission

The need for a transmission in an automobile is a consequence of the characteristics of the internal combustion engine. Engines typically operate over a range of 600 to about 7000 revolutions per minute (though this varies, and is typically less for diesel engines), while the car’s wheels rotate between 0 rpm and around 1800 rpm. Furthermore,…

Transmission system in a car helps to transmit mechanical power from the car engine to give kinetic energy to the wheels. It is an interconnected system of gears, shafts, and other electrical gadgets that form a bridge to transfer power and energy from the engine to the wheels. The complete setup of the system helps…

The shocks and struts should be check frequently for leakages Ball joints should be checked immediately in case the motion of the car is not right. Make sure to lubricate the ball joints of your car frequently.

1. Vehicle pulling to one side while driving/Alignment Problem – While driving, the wheels have to point in the proper direction because if they aren’t your vehicle’s steering won’t be in the centre, which means that you will lose the right direction, this, in turn, will increase your tyre wear. This alignment issue can be…

1.     Control Arm: A movable lever that fastens the steering knuckle to the frame of the vehicle. 2.     Control Arm Busing: This is a sleeve which allows the control arm to move up and down on the frame. 3.     Strut Rod: Prevents the control arm from swinging forward and backwards. 4.     Ball Joints: A joint that allows the control arm and steering knuckle…