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How Hit and Miss Engines Work

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The hit and miss engine was one of the first gasoline engines. Find out how it works in this video from HowStuffWorks.

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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.

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 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.

Two Stroke Cycle Engine (2:53)

This Autoprinciple.com video describes the main parts and components of two stroke cycle engines and then describes the overview cycle itself.

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