Engineering Explained
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The right oil is important for keeping your engine happy, so find out how to pick what's right for you.
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5 impressive "flaws" of the C8 Chevrolet Corvette
These five aspects of the C8 Chevy Corvette may not be as flawed as they seem.
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Here's how the 2021 Ford Bronco's crawler gear works
Jason Fenske describes how the new Bronco's low first gear will be a boon for traction and torque.
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Modern manual transmissions have a problem
Find out what rev-hang is and how it affects modern cars with manual transmissions.
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Has Porsche reinvented the brake rotor?
The Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) system features rotors unlike anything currently available on production cars.
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What if the Tesla Roadster used rockets for acceleration?
Elon Musk has toyed with the idea of adding rockets to the Tesla Roadster, but is it more than just hype?
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New ignition tech has the potential to improve engine efficiency dramatically.
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The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V's engine has a unique turbo design in the name of torque
It might not be a Blackwing, but the Cadillac CT4-V and its engine are still interesting pieces of engineering.
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This street-legal engine makes 1,000 horsepower without boost
It's easy to make 1,000 horsepower. Just add boost, and make sure your engine can handle it. The engineers at racing firm Cosworth decided to do things the hard way. They developed a 1,000-hp naturally aspirated V-12 for the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained offers a deep...
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Here's why lean engines don't run hot
If you've ever wanted to know what air-fuel mix runs the hottest, a new video explains it all.
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How Koenigsegg's 3-cylinder engine makes 600 horsepower
Koenigsegg's new Gemera makes over 1,700 horsepower, with close to a third of that figure coming from a 3-cylinder engine.
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More boost doesn't always mean more power
A turbocharger is a great way to add performance, but simply dialing up the boost doesn't always equate to more power.
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Direct and port injection can work well in tandem. Here's why.
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What's the best 4-wheel-drive system?
If you've ever wanted to know which four-wheel-drive system is best, a new video explains it all.
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Why gas-powered cars aren't going anywhere
Electric cars may be gaining in popularity but internal-combustion cars aren't going anywhere.
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Here's the problem with electric cars
The folks at Engineering Explained look at one of the biggest factors holding back consumers from switching to EVs.
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2020 Nissan GT-R Nismo deep dive: How it's the fastest Godzilla ever
With stickier tires, less weight, and stronger brakes, the latest version of the GT-R Nismo shows the Japanese supercar just hit its prime after a decade on the market.
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Bore vs. stroke: which makes more power?
Engineering Explained breaks down how larger bores tend to create more power and longer strokes tend to improve efficiency.
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Learn everything you wanted to know about turbochargers, and more.
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The 8 differences between gasoline and hydrogen engines
Hydrogen has several efficiency advantages over gasoline, but it takes up more space
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What is one-pedal driving in an electric car?
For those with traditional internal-combustion engines in their cars, there's no such thing as "one-pedal" driving. For those with experience driving a plug-in hybrid or purely battery-electric car, it's a unique benefit. To explain what exactly one-pedal driving is, Jason Fenske of Engineering...
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Why diesel engines lose power and efficiency over time
In general, diesel engines are extremely durable and can last for hundreds of thousands miles with the proper care. But over time, even the most well-looked-after diesels will start to lose power and efficiency. Why is that? Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained headed over to a third-party test...
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Do oil catch cans really work?
Oil catch cans help reduce the build up of deposits on intake valves. Here's how.
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What does a five-star crash-test rating mean?
Engineering Explained breaks down the federal government's rating scale and explains how testers arrive at their scores.
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