Engineering Explained

Will you get better gas mileage with your windows down or with the A/C on? It's a question that's fully dependent on the speed at which you're driving at.

How to install a roof rack and ski rack on a 2014 Subaru WRX STI hatch.

In state that require front license plates, installing the license could mean drilling into your front bumper, or sacrificing cooling capabilities for either a radiator or front-mounted intercooler.

How to install Rally armor mud flaps on a 2014 Subaru WRX STI hatchback, to help protect the side and rear of the vehicle from dirt, salt, snow, ice, debris, etc.

Choosing the best, whether synthetic or conventional, engine oil is highly controversial and debated. Motor oil is surrounded with myths and questions.

A modern engineering marvel, the Bugatti Veyron's W16 engine is one of the most impressive and exotic engine layouts to reach production.

The V12 engine is one of the smoothest running engines that exists. It's two inline six cylinders matched to a common crankshaft, so it's inherently balanced at any V orientation.

What are winter tires? Why are winter tires better for snow, ice, and cold weather conditions? How is a winter tire different from a summer tire?

The Volkswagen VR6 engine has been used in the VW Golf GTI, Passat, Phaeton, Touareg, Beetle, and many of the golf generations, among others.

The 2015 Lexus IS250 AWD features a 2.5L V6 with DOHC, direct injection, variable valve timing with intelligence, and produces 204 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque.

The inline 3 cylinder engine is similar to an inline 6, but cut in half. I3's make a good choice for small, compact, and cost-effective engines producing good fuel economy.

Testing summary of acceleration testing of the Acura Integra after installing a cold air intake and short ram air intake.

The Mercedes F1 engine took a different approach, and their research and engineering has paid off well for the 2014 Formula 1 season.

Cold air intake mythbusting. Acceleration testing of the Acura Integra after installing a cold air intake. How much performance do you gain by installing a cold air intake?

The 2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E features a turbocharged and supercharged 2.0L direct injection engine. This engine produces 302 HP at 5700 RPM and 295 lb-ft of torque at 2100 RPM, very early on.

How to install a cold air intake on an Acura Integra. This video walks through the steps required to remove the old air filter and tubing and install the cold air intake.

The 2014 Toyota Corolla features a 1.8L inline 4-cylinder engine with DOHC, 16 valves, and Dual VVT-i. The S trim comes with either a CVT or a 6 speed manual transmission.

The V10 engine is used in both the Lexus LFA and the Dodge Viper, though both employ different strategies in the structure of the engine.

Short ram intake mythbusting. Acceleration testing of the Acura Integra after installing a short ram air intake. How much performance do you gain by installing a short ram intake?

The five cylinder engine isn't too common in the automotive industry, though it is an interesting engine choice.

The 2014 Ford Fusion Energi is a plug-in hybrid capable of 21 purely electric miles, but also with a 2.0L gasoline engine giving the car a range of 620 miles.

How does a hybrid car engine work? The modern Atkinson cycle is used by cars such as the Toyota Prius, Ford C-max and Fusion Hybrids, Lexus CT200h, and Mazda SkyActive engines.

The 2015.5 Volvo XC60 T6 AWD. This Volvo features a 3.0L inline six-cylinder with a twin-scroll turbo and CVVT. The engine produces 300 HP and 325 lb-ft of torque.

Track driving experience in the 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51. The 2014 Corvette features a 6.2L engine producing 455 HP (Z51 Package includes 5 more HP).

How to install a short ram air intake on an Acura Integra. This video walks through the steps required to remove the old air filter and tubing and install the short ram air intake.

The 2015 VW Beetle R-Line brings performance the the Beetle lineup.

How is the new C7 Corvette Stingray built? In this video we'll tour the Corvette Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where all Corvettes are built.

The 2015 Subaru Legacy is on an all-new platform, with symmetrical all wheel drive and a high-torque lineartronic CVT.

What's the difference between a cold air intake and a short ram air intake? What are the benefits of one over the other?

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