Engineering Explained

How do gears work? Why is it that the first gear gives you the most torque and hence the most acceleration? Since the first gear gives me the most acceleration why do I need to switch gears?

What is the difference between gasoline and diesel engines? The difference between the gasoline (Otto) cycle and the Diesel engine cycle. A look at thermodynamics and how these cycles are different.

What is a turbocharger? What does a turbocharger do? The four main components of a turbocharger are explained. The basic concepts of a turbocharger and how the components involved work.

What is the purpose of a turbocharger? This video explains what a turbocharger attempts to do. It explains the engineering behind it, not the components of the system.