The objective of Electronic Fuel Injection System is to regulate and optimize the fuel/air ratio that enters a vehicle’s engine. Fuel injection has recently become the main fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines. It optimizes the fuel/air ratio entering a vehicles engine. EFI System has almost completely replaced usage of carburetors. Carburetors are…
An automatic braking system is an important part of safety technology for automobiles. It is an advanced system, specifically designed to either prevent possible collision, or reduce speed of the moving vehicle, prior to a collision with another vehicle, pedestrian or an obstacle of some sort. These systems combine sensors, such as radar, video, infrared…
The hydraulic system performs and functions multiple tasks by using a fluid that is pressurized. Putting it the other way it can be said that the pressurized fluid is used to make things work and this process is known as hydraulic system. Although the hydraulic systems work based on the same concept, the purpose of…
Over the years, manual transmission vehicles have had two main types of clutch movement: mechanical and hydraulic. Many older cars use a mechanical or cable system, whereas almost all modern cars use a hydraulic clutch. It’s pretty common for classic cars to be fitted with a hydraulic clutch conversion kit to modernize them. It’s less…
Electric cars are the new hip with being environmentally friendly, thus helping us not lose the fight against climate change. To achieve that goal, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla to produce accessible electric vehicles to minimize the harm we cause to the Earth. But as all means of transportation, electric vehicles have luxury models too. We…
Mechanical engineers play an important role in the automotive, aerospace, biotechnology, computer and electronics, automation, and manufacturing industries. They design, develop, build, and test all sorts of mechanical devices, tools, engines and machines. Mechanical engineers are able to design and manufacture everything from small parts like miniature connectors, to large machine tools like drill presses….
A flywheel is a mechanical device that uses conservation of angular momentum to store rotational energy; a form of kinetic energy that is proportional to the product of its moment of inertia and the square of its rotational speed. A flywheel is a heavy wheel attached to a rotating shaft to smooth the transfer of…
The water coming into your home makes a journey through a system of pipes, and it’s usually cold or cool, depending on the time of year. To have water warm enough to take a hot shower or bath, or use your dishwasher or washing machine, you need a water heater. Water heaters are familiar fixtures in most homes. They…
When piston damage occurs, the engine suffers. It can mean many problems and result in reduced vehicle performance. But how do you tell that engine pistons are faulty? Luckily, piston failure causes a number of symptoms. In many vehicles, a faulty engine part triggers a dashboard light (check engine light). That should be the first sign to…
An engine is like the heart of a car. It needs to run smooth in order to keep your car moving. I cant emphasize more on how important it is to keep the engine fit and functioning efficiently. Here are 10 engine maintenance tips that will help your engine run forever. 1. Change engine oil…