Fuel injection is the process by which fuel gets moved into the internal combustion engine, having replaced the carburetor since the 1980s and 90s. The carburetor used suction to draw fuel into the chamber. But the fuel injection system actually atomizes the fuel, pushing it through a tiny nozzle with tremendous pressure. This makes the best use of the available fuel. For diesel engines, Herbert Akroyd Stuart developed the first fuel injector, using a [...]
Constant-velocity joints (CV joints) are special joints designed to allow power to transfer from the drive shaft without increasing friction, at a variable angle, and at a constant rotational speed. They are used in various drive systems. Rear wheel drive automobiles often have CV joints at the end of the rear axle half shafts. Some of the newer models also have CV joints on the prop shafts. All-wheel drive and front wheel drive cars [...]
Learning how to read automotive wiring diagrams can help you pinpoint electrical problems in your car. Wiring diagrams are technical drawings that use symbols to represent a car’s electronic system. Whether your vehicle is old or new, such a diagram can be irreplaceable for helping you diagnose wiring problems. You will need to start with a basic understanding of the electrical symbols you will encounter as you peruse the automotive wiring diagrams. The symbols [...]
