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The engine
The engine is the heart of your car. It is a complex machine built to convert heat from burning...
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How the braking system works
Modern cars have brakes on all four wheels, operated by a hydraulic system. The brakes may be di...
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How manual gearboxes work
Internal-combustion engines run at high speeds, so a reduction in gearing is necessary to transm...
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How a car clutch works
The first stage in the transmission of a car with a manual gearbox is the clutch. It transmits en...
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How a diesel engine works
Traditionally, diesel engines have always been seen as noisy, smelly and underpowered engines of ...
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How car suspension works
There are various ways of attaching the wheels of the car so that they can move up and down...
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