This article is part of a 6-part series on engine lubrication systems. Part 1 covers the basic theory of friction, the role of oil in reducing wear and managing heat,…

This article is part of a 5-part series on engine cooling system theory. Part 5 covers how the radiator cap pressurizes the system to raise the boiling point, how the…

This article is part of a 5-part series on engine cooling system theory. Part 4 covers how the thermostat controls coolant flow, how hoses and clamps maintain system pressure, and…

This article is part of a 5-part series on engine cooling system theory. Part 3 covers how the radiator removes heat from the coolant, how fans and airflow management increase…

This article is part of a 5-part series on engine cooling system theory. Part 2 covers the design and operation of liquid cooling systems, including coolant properties, water pump architecture,…

This article is part of a 5-part series on engine cooling system theory. Part 1 covers the fundamental thermal principles that govern engine cooling, including heat distribution, operating temperature objectives,…

This article is part of a 5-part series on automotive ignition systems. Part 5 covers how distributorless systems eliminate moving parts, how crankshaft and camshaft sensors provide digital timing signals,…

This article is part of a 5-part series on automotive ignition systems. Part 4 covers how mechanical and electronic triggering devices interrupt the primary circuit, including point-type distributors, condensers, and…

This article is part of a 5-part series on automotive ignition systems. Part 3 covers ignition coil construction, the physics of self-induction and mutual induction, and how coil design affects…

This article is part of a 5-part series on automotive ignition systems. Part 2 covers how the primary circuit stores and regulates electrical energy, including the battery, ballast resistor, and…