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Car Engine Parts and Their Functions Explained in Details

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Explore the inner workings of car engines in this comprehensive 16-minute video. Discover what an engine is and delve into the functions of its various components. Learn about the two main types of engines: internal combustion and external combustion. Examine essential parts such as the cylinder block, cylinder head, crankcase, oil pan, manifolds, gaskets, cylinder liners, pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, piston pins, crankshaft, camshaft, flywheel, and engine valves. Gain a deeper understanding of how these parts work together to convert energy into mechanical power. Download a PDF guide for further study and explore additional resources on The Engineers Post website for more in-depth automotive knowledge.

Syllabus

Intro
Main Parts of Car Engine
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Head
Crankcase
Oil Pan
Manifolds
Gaskets
Cylinder Liners
Piston
Piston Rings
Connecting Rod
Piston Pin
Crankshaft
Camshaft
Flywheel
Engine Valves

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4.8 rating, based on 13 Class Central reviews

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  • Profile image for Akh27@live.com
    Akh27@live.com @AbdullahHaji
    I recently completed a course about car engine parts, and it was a very useful learning experience. The course explained the main components of the engine, such as the piston, crankshaft, camshaft, valves, and the cooling and lubrication systems.

    What I liked most about the course was the clear explanation of how each part works and how all the components work together to produce power in the engine.
  • Aladdin Abusalim
    Good explanation, Awesome for beginners helps demonstrate the concept of engineering in automotibles. Clearly demonstrates the concept of a mechanical engineering system about pistons, camshaft, crank shaft.
  • Profile image for Surafel Abebe
    Surafel Abebe
    Engine is a machine that convert chemical energy into mechanical energy and move a vehicle. And it have consistent components like piston, crankshaft, camshaft etc
    I learned more from this lesson
  • Profile image for JOSEPH MULOWA
    JOSEPH MULOWA
    Awesome, I've learnt a lot and some of the issues that causes engine failure eg over heating less oil seculation and other persistent problems
  • Anne Lemoine
    This video was very easy to understand and very informative basic engine operation and parts description.
  • Alfred Marjen
    I've enjoyed learning about the basics of how an engine works, so interested in learning deeper into automotive engines also the electrical components and its functions on an engine.
  • Noah Edwards
    Really interesting and provides the right knowledge, I have relearned and also learned new things about car engine parts
  • Kevin Dube
    the course was resourseful and heplful i would like to learn more on bigger engine like marine engines how thy operate
  • Jatin Chourasia
    Excellent explanation .
    Got to know much about all the basic units comprising the engine.
    The course cleared by all doubts regarding the engine assembly and functioning.
    Thank you class Central.
  • Profile image for Paa Ofori
    Paa Ofori
    love the course, not to time consuming. the explanation verbally and by video was great.I am low level learning mechanic so this was very helpful
  • Barack Omengo Ochieng
    Interested so much, and It's has helped me to know what the machine is and It's function, so far I appreciate the lessons
  • Profile image for SAGAR RAM
    SAGAR RAM
    Great way to learning .
    Easy and simplest way
    It must suggestion for those people who want to learn engine in easy way
  • MOHAMED AMINE BAHIJ
    After watching those videos , I've understand a lot about Engine working mechanism and how to movement is getting transmitted
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