Engines Buying Guide
Engines are the hearts of planes, trains, and automobiles. But, did you did you know there are different types of car engines? A race car's engine will differ from a luxury sports car's engine, and even those engines can't work in passenger cars. Engines are also incredibly expensive. So, before you shell out money for an engine that may or may not fit your car, get to know what kinds are out there.
Rev Up Your Engines
Cars use engines, but not all engines can be used by cars. From aircrafts to $600,000 luxury cars, there are three common types of engines used by most vehicles according to
Family Car.
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Fiat,
Lamborghini and
Maserati.
* '''Flat 6:''' The flat six engine is has six cylinders positioned alongside the crankcase and moves along a horizontal plane. Although flat six engines are adept to air cooling, their size makes them unable to fit into everyday cars. That's why most airfcrafts,
motorcycles, and sports cars use these engines.
Engine Terms
Before you head to the auto repair shop, always familiarize yourself with the lingo. This way, when a mechanic tell you there's something wrong with the crankshaft, you won't look at him with like a deer caught in headlights. We've assembled a few key terms from various sites such as
The Samba,
Imperial Club, and
Briggs & Stratton.
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Crankshaft:''' Series of cranks that attach the connecting rods to the engine.
* '''Piston:''' Located in the cylinder, the piston is made up of a serious of pumps,
gas compressors, and reciprocating engines. Its main purpose is to redirect the force expanding gas gives off and send it to the crankshaft.
* '''Cylinder:''' Cylinders house pistons, which move up and down as they transfer force from expanding gas. If a vehicle has a lot of cylinders, its performance will be much smoother.
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valves, piston crankshaft, water jacket, and connecting rod that changes pressure into a rotating motion.
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