ByJosh Boyd The main difference between a timing belt and a serpentine belt is their purpose and location in the engine. A timing belt keeps an engine’s internal rotating assemblies synchronized, while…
ByMark Stevens Engine valve timing, achieved by linkage between camshaft and crankshaft, is critical for an internal combustion engine. Timing belts and timing chains perform this task. But what’s the difference between…
ByJosh Boyd The main difference between an automotive technician and a mechanic is that technicians typically have more formal training, higher pay, and handle more complex diagnoses, while mechanics generally focus on…
ByJosh Boyd Scalding hot engine fluids and car parts pose a major safety risk for those performing mechanical work on recently-operated vehicles. Even washing the exterior or entering the cabin may require…
ByRon Coddington Turbochargers, like superchargers, operate to increase internal combustion engine power output by forcing increased air flow to the engine. But what is a turbocharger? When was the turbocharger invented? How…
ByRon Coddington In your quest for power, forced induction calls. Superchargers heed that call by cramming extra air into your engine to pack more punch into every combustion cycle. But not all…
ByAdam Mann One of the first things many car enthusiasts upgrade when they get a new car is the intake system. The reason is pretty simple… they’re easy to install, widely available,…
ByJosh Boyd Odd car troubles arise, posing questions like: “is it ok to drive without an oil cap?” While never recommended, a missing cap won’t immediately destroy the engine if only briefly…
ByRon Coddington Car enthusiasts have a number of qualities in common. They tend to be DIY people. They appreciate well-maintained automobiles. They generally favor high performance engines and/or spirited handling. And they…
ByAl Seizovic How can you have the extra power of a turbo, but not have a turbo? The answer—VTEC, baby. What is VTEC? “Don’t mess with VTEC bro.” We’ve all heard it…
ByJosh Boyd For more than 100 years, the diesel engine has lent its power to everything from locomotives, marine vessels, and construction equipment of every perceivable type. However, the diesel engine now…
ByJosh Boyd The main difference between HP, BHP, and WHP is how and where engine power is measured. HP (horsepower) is a calculated figure, BHP (brake horsepower) measures engine output at the…
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