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How Turbochargers Work

A turbocharger gives your car engine that extra boose of power. Learn how to install a turbocharger in this video from HowStuffWorks.


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Car engine configuration and types (2:31)

The source of the video is howautowork.com it describes car engine types with respect to its cylinder arrangement in-line engine, vee type engine ,vee in-line engine ,rotary engine and radial engine

How Engines Work (4:55)

A car engine is one of the most amazing machines we use on a daily basis. Learn all about combustion engines in this video from HowStuffWorks.

New HCCI Engine (3:07)

Watch this video from MultiVu showing how the new HCCI engine works and how it can improve fuel economy.

How Turbochargers Work (2:18)

A turbocharger gives your car engine that extra boose of power. Learn how to install a turbocharger in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Diesel Two Stroke Engines Work (0:54)

Diesel two-stroke engines have an enormous amount of power. See how diesel two stroke engines work in this video from HowStuffWorks.

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Deconstructed: Catalytic Converter (3:02)

The catalytic converter helps reduce pollution from vehicles. On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," get a cross section view of one and learn about the pricey components that do the dirty work.

Scientific Cliffhangers: Fact of the Matter (3:23)

A gasoline-powered car starts running when a spark from the spark plug ignites the gasoline. A diesel-powered car starts using hot, compressed air that causes the fuel to combust.

Energy Policy: Efficient Engines (1:20)

Carl Pope, Director of the Sierra Club, theorizes about the future of the internal-combustion engine. Lean more about trends and innovations in the auto industry.

How Turbochargers Work (2:18)

A turbocharger gives your car engine that extra boose of power. Learn how to install a turbocharger in this video from HowStuffWorks.

How Mufflers Work (1:15)

Mufflers rely on some cool technology to dim the roar of a car engine. Watch this HowStuffWorks video to learn the principles that make mufflers work.

Auto Computers (1:30)

From the Archives of Discovery: Under the hood of most modern automobiles, a sophisticated computer monitors a surprising amount of information. Learn more about auto computers in this video.

Auto Transmission (1:30)

From the archives of Discovery: A transmission system governs how a vehicle switches gears. Learn more about manual and automatic transmissions.

Auto Workshop 5 (2:06)

From the archives of Discovery: Mechanics at the auto workshop keep cars in tip-top condition. Learn more about auto workshops.

Auto Workshop 4 (1:31)

From the archives of Discovery: Mechanics at the auto workshop keep cars in tip-top condition. Learn more about auto workshops.

Auto Workshop 3 (1:31)

From the archives of Discovery: Mechanics at the auto workshop keep cars in tip-top condition. Learn more about auto workshops.