So, how exactly does a car engine produce power? The heart of the power generation in most car engines lies in a series of highly controlled explosions that occur inside the engine’s cylinders. These explosions are carefully timed and harnessed to move parts of the...
At the top of the cylinder, a valve system regulates the intake of fuel and air and allows the expulsion of exhaust gases once the fuel has been burned. Additionally, there is a spark plug, also located at the top of the cylinder, which serves to ignite the fuel-air...