The Basic Parts of a Car Engine

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    1. The Parts of a Car Engine
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    Did you know that the word "engine" is short for "an ingenious thing?" Learn the basics of a dual overhead cam engine in this lesson from EricTheCarGuy.

    The Parts of a Car Engine
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    Did you know that the word "engine" is short for "an ingenious thing?" Learn the basics of a dual overhead cam engine in this lesson from EricTheCarGuy.

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    2. Car Engine Timing Belt & Intake
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    There is a balance between your car's fuel economy and power—learn how these issues are related, and how the timing belt keeps a car engine running smoothly.

    Car Engine Timing Belt & Intake
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    There is a balance between your car's fuel economy and power—learn how these issues are related, and how the timing belt keeps a car engine running smoothly.

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    3. Car Engine Valves & Camshaft
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    You take your car in every so often for a "valve job," but do you know why? Learn all about valves, springs, and seals in this lesson from EricTheCarGuy.

    Car Engine Valves & Camshaft
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    You take your car in every so often for a "valve job," but do you know why? Learn all about valves, springs, and seals in this lesson from EricTheCarGuy.

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    4. How Internal Combustion Works
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    Ever wonder how your car turns gasoline to energy? EricTheCarGuy explains internal combustion, and what pistons have to do with the size of your engine.

    How Internal Combustion Works
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    Ever wonder how your car turns gasoline to energy? EricTheCarGuy explains internal combustion, and what pistons have to do with the size of your engine.

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    Shawn S
    I have no tips this is a great video and the exercises were awesome. You spoke in a way that was understandable.
    appreciate appreciated
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    Fenel H
    Thanks for this basic lesson at least i am starting to know big difference between Engine and rotor, also some of the engine component. Hope i could get more and be more avise about the inside out of the car. Thanks again for your knowledge sharing.
    appreciate appreciated
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    Rene F
    Great job Eric :-) A little more light now and then as well as better quality illustrations from books wod improve the lessons but those are minor things. Great job :-)
    appreciate appreciated
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