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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    Wayne T
    Really like your tutorials Eric. Found them interesting and practical. Thank you for your time and effort creating these.
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    EricTheCarGuy
    I'm glad to hear you like them. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it.
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    Michael P
    Eric: The intro to your video skips the exposition that a beginner needs to understand what you're trying to teach. You've started with a 4-cylinder engine, upside-down, with the oil pan removed. This view doesn't look anything like what a beginner sees when he opens the hood of his car. You obviously know how internal combustion engines work, but you need an experienced video hand to help you with producing your video. Good luck. MLP
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    EricTheCarGuy
    Thanks for your input. To be honest, this video was shot as something of an afterthought several years ago. However, I stand by the information contained within it. I believe it covers the major components and their function which was my intention for making the video. As for an experienced video hand, I've been doing video professionally since 2003. Here's one of my most recent productions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XREsRG9Y1mU
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