The first three articles in this series on the basic operation of the internal combustion engine dealt with the theory of such a mechanical device, the identification and the function of the primary ...

Learning how to build and understand a mini engine is an exciting journey for anyone interested in mechanics. A mini engine, despite its small size, works on the same principles as larger engines. By ...

In case you missed it, the automotive industry has been on a steady trajectory of internal combustion engine (ICE) downsizing for years. Battery-powered electric vehicles may capture most of the ...

The fundamental operation of the internal combustion engine is ' indeed a complex subject, as we've seen in the first four articles in this series. While sticking exclusively to the modern-day V8, ...

Rotary engines (also known as Wankel engines and Wankel rotary engines) are quite different from piston or "reciprocating" engines. One of the distinguishing features is that they don't need valves to ...