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The engine
Different engine layouts The simplest and most common type of engine comprises four vertical cyl...
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How the braking system works
Dual-circuit braking system A typical dual-circuit braking system in which each circuit acts on ...
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How manual gearboxes work
Constant-mesh four-speed gearbox The gears are selected by a system of rods and levers operated ...
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How a car clutch works
How a clutch works The first stage in the transmission of a car with a manual gearbox is the...
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How car suspension works
Suspension types There are various ways of attaching the wheels of the car so that they can move...
Why do engines use belts and not chains?
Would an engine be stronger or better if it used a chain instead of a...
Why water pumps will be electric (and oil pumps won't)
Over the next ten years, water pumps will probably be replaced with electric motors. They're...
We're back in the studio
Just a quick note to say the wrenches are out and we're filming the rest...