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How Fuel Injector Systems Work
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As concerns about vehicle emissions and fuel efficiency have grown, fuel injectors have risen to the forefront of auto technology. Trying to keep up with new environmental laws, carmakers began installing these systems in all new models.
The Trouble With Car Sharing
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City dwellers know that car sharing has its advantages. But what are the downsides? Learn the trouble with car sharing at HowStuffWorks Now.
How Power Door Locks Work
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Power door locks used to adorn only luxury cars. Today, these handy amenities are standard on more than half of the cars sold in America. Learn what happens after you push the button!
What Does a Camshaft Do?
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Camshafts have a great effect on engine performance. Learn about camshafts, single and double overhead cams, pushrod engines and camshaft design.
Is there a way to compare a human being to an engine in terms of efficiency
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Is there a way to compare a human being to an engine in terms of efficiency? For example, can you calculate the equivalent "miles per gallon" (kilometers per liter) rating for a person riding a bicycle?
How Much HP Does a Turbo Add?
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Turbochargers significantly increase engine performance without adding much weight. But how do they work?
How Flying Cars Will Work
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Flying cars may soon leap from the world of science-fiction into reality. Learn about flying cars and see pictures of flying car prototypes.
How Automatic Transmissions Work
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An automatic transmission takes the pain of gear shifting out of your hands. Find out how an automatic transmission works and how it differs from a manual.
Have You Noticed That Your Car Makes Noise in Reverse?
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Manual transmissions use mostly helical gears, but reverse is a special situation that requires a different type of gear -- a spur gear. Learn why a spur gear makes a loud whirring noise when the car's in reverse.
How Car Cooling Systems Work
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A car engine produces so much heat that there is an entire system in your car designed to cool the engine down to its ideal temperature and keep it there. Learn all about fluid-based cooling systems.