BASIC CAR TERMINOLOGY FOR THE CONSUMER

By Spencer Hardcastle

Automobile engines

Basics of how an engine works

A few key terms important when buying a car

Engine basics

Most combustion engines use a form of petroleum as fuel

4 cycles of a piston

Basic parts of a car’s engine

4 stroke engine cycle

1.Intake

2.Compression

3.Power

4.Exhaust

A few key terms Terms referring to combustion

process

Alternatively fueled engines

Most commonly desired properties of a “good” car

Conclusion

Importance of getting what you NEED

Getting past the unnecessary/confusing expressions

Hopefully you are now more informed