Engineering Explained

What is traction control? What is the purpose of traction control and how does it work? An insight on the systems involved. Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe!

What is ABS? What is the purpose of anti-lock brakes and how do they work? An insight on the systems involved. Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe!

What is a HEMI? Where does the name come from, and how is this engine different than other engines?

What is a clutch and how does it work? This video explains how a clutch works, and how it enables your engine to connect to the transmission and rotate the tires.

Why does first gear have the greatest acceleration?This video explains why. It is due to the multiplication of the torque through the gears, which make it easier for the car to accelerate.

What determines a car's lateral grip? Description of tyre (tire) grip and the traction circle.

What's the difference between premium and regular fuel? What does that octane rating number represent? This video explains why cars with higher compression ratios need high octane fuels.

What are the differences between an automatic and a manual transmission? I'll explain the difference between cars that have each setup, and how each setup works.

How does a torque converter work? A description of a torque converter and how it works, as well as the components involved, and how it transfers torque from the engine to the transmission.

This video explains how a combustor inside of a jet engine works. There are dilution holes which serve multiple purposes. This video goes into detail of these purposes and explains how it works.

I had a request for an explanation of jet engines, so here's my response. There are many videos that explain this, so I'm trying a different approach and including some other details.

This video explains why convertible cars are heavier. You would think with a soft fabric top it would weigh less than a vehicle with a rigid steel roof, but it doesn't, and this video explains why.

How do camshafts and valves work? The differences between DOHC, SOHC, and OHV or pushrod valve trains is explained. How the valves are related to each, and how each works.

What's the difference between horsepower and torque? What does it mean to me? An explanation of horsepower and torque, and a way of explaining it so everyone can understand what they mean.

How do radiators work? How a radiator works and how a radiator helps in the process of cooling your engine. The entire engine cooling process is explained.

How do disc brakes work? An explanation of how disc brakes work. A look at floating disc brakes and fixed disc brakes. Also multiple piston (pot) brakes and single piston brakes.

How do drum brakes work? An explanation of how drum brakes work. A detailed look inside of the brake drum at what is actually moving to create enough friction for the vehicle to stop.

What is cylinder deactivation and how does it work? How cylinder deactivation works.

The Nissan GT-R is one of the most impressive vehicles ever built. From an engineering standpoint, it's nearly perfect.

How does a two stroke engine work? The concepts involved showing the two-stroke engine cycle.

What is a CVT and does it work? How CVTs (Continuously Variable Transmissions) work.

How do jet skis work? What propels a personal watercraft? The basic concepts involved on how a personal watercraft is propelled and how the components involved work.

An explanation of how a stage 2 regulator works while scuba diving. The parts involved and how they function are explained. Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe!

Explains how a Stage 1 SCUBA regulator works. Explains the difference between a piston and a diaphragm stage 1 regulator. The basic concepts of how these devices function.

How does a rotary engine work? Wankel Engines. Explanation of how a rotary engine works. With only 3 moving components, these are an engineering marvel. A look inside at what actually happens.

How does a car engine start? What happens when you turn your key? Your engine starts, but what's the process that causes this to occur. It's truly impressive that all this happens in about 1 second.

Is it better for gas mileage to leave your tailgate up or down when driving? This video explained the fluid dynamics, and gives you the answer! Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe!

What is the difference between an open differential and a locked differential?

What is the difference between a V8 and a V6, or an I6 and an I4? What does it mean? An explanation of engine layouts, and what they mean. The advantages of some of these layouts is also explained.

What is compression ratio? An explanation of compression ratio; what it means and why it is important. Why some cars need premium fuel, and the advantages of a diesel engine.