Car Engine

'Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.' Damon Hill The world’s foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain’s greatest engineers and this is his...

In How Car Engines Work, you’ll journey step by step through the fascinating science and engineering behind internal combustion. From the spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture to the smooth coordination of pistons, valves, and crankshafts, this guide explains it all—clearly, simply, and with real-world examples that bring each concept to life.

America was made manifest by its cars. From the assembly lines of Henry Ford to the open roads of Route 66 and Jack Kerouac, America's history is a vehicular history-an idea brought brilliantly to life in this major work by the acclaimed author of Crash Course: The American Automobile Industry's Road from Glory to Disaster.

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Car: From Basics to Advanced Tuning Whether you're a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, Complete Car Tuning & Performance Guide gives you everything you need to enhance your car's performance, comfort, and style. Drawing from over two decades of hands-on tuning experience and professional engineering knowledge, this book blends technical accuracy with practical, real-world advice. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll discover: Engine performance essentials: air intake, spark plugs, headers, and exhaust systems ECU remaps, CVT tuning, and gearbox ...

Want to handle basic auto repairs yourself? This easy-to-follow guide gives you the nuts and bolts of diagnosing trouble and performing maintenance and repairs on your vehicle. You'll explore each system and keep everything running in tiptop shape, including how to change coolant and oil, repair leaks, and check breaks. Along with learning about rollover protection, you will also discover how to utilize stability control. Plus, you'll see how to go green on the road - from recycling oil to choosing alternatively fueled vehicles.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans...

The inspiring success story of a YouTube entrepreneur and DIY car expert. People are fascinated by Tesla: the cars, the stock price, and especially its headline-grabbing CEO. Rich Benoit was the first YouTuber to pull back the curtain on the cultlike business model that is the Tesla company, and...

Written by racing enthusiast Leonard Wibberley (author of The Mouse that Roared) under the pen name Patrick O’Connor, The Black Tiger Series transports the reader back to a golden age of racing and American life to tell timeless stories of courage, teamwork, glory, heartbreak, and the human condition. THE BLACK TIGER BOOK SERIES Book 1: The Black Tiger Book 2: Mexican Road Race Book 3: Black Tiger at Le Mans Book 4: Black Tiger at Bonneville Book 5: Black Tiger at Indianapolis Book 6: A Car Called Camellia Each book in the series is complete to itself and can be enjoyed if read in any ...

Valerie is on a mission to reach the king. But when a gang of lawless Avalonian natives hijacks her prized war car, getting it back means a detour into dangerous territory. The frontier is overrun with cutthroat gangs, deadly bounty hunters, and mountain lords with their own brand of justice. When her mission thrusts her between warring factions, she’s forced to take sides in a battle she’s unprepared to fight. Secrets from her own past lie hidden in the forest, and with her mentor Damon missing, the only thing she can count on is her sword.

Modern engines are no longer controlled by purely mechanical systems. Today’s vehicles rely on sophisticated Engine Control Units (ECUs) that manage fuel delivery, ignition timing, boost pressure, emissions, and dozens of sensors in real time. Understanding how these systems work is essential for anyone interested in automotive performance, diagnostics, and tuning. ECU Calibration & Tuning Fundamentals provides a clear and practical introduction to the principles behind modern engine management systems. This book explains how ECUs interpret sensor data, control engine behavior, and ...

Learn about the job of a fire fighter and how a fire engine works.

Fun sound-effects and whimsical music help tell the story of “The Happy Little Engine.” It was a beautiful Sunday morning and the Baker family decided to take a nice drive in their little red car. The Baker family loved the little red car because it was so much fun to ride in and it had a great little engine. Find out what happens when the little red car gets a flat tire, overheats, and then runs out of gasoline. Will the Baker family know what to do?

Shortlisted for the Zócalo Book Prize Named one of the best books of the year by The New Yorker and The New Republic “Consistently entertaining and often downright funny.” —The New Yorker “Wry and revelatory.” —The New York Times "A romp, packed with tales of anger, violence, theft...

Would you be surprised that road rage can be good for society? That most crashes happen on sunny, dry days? Or that you can gauge a nation’s driving behavior by its levels of corruption? These are only a few of the remarkable dynamics that Tom Vanderbilt explores in this fascinating tour...

Conquer the ASE A9 Exam: Your Guide to Light Vehicle Diesel Engines is an essential resource for automotive technicians seeking ASE A9 certification. This comprehensive guide covers all key aspects of diesel engine systems, including fuel delivery, air induction, turbocharging, exhaust aftertreatment, electronic controls, and more. Each chapter delves into the fundamental principles and components of diesel engines, providing detailed explanations, real-world examples, and practical diagnostic techniques. Whether you're diagnosing fuel system issues, troubleshooting electronic controls, or ...

Unlock the hidden potential of your engine with nitrous oxide (NOS) systems, one of the most powerful and precise performance enhancers available. This volume provides a comprehensive, engineering-focused guide to safely installing, tuning, and optimizing nitrous systems for maximum performance and reliability. Understand the science of nitrous oxide and how it interacts with modern engines. Learn advanced tuning strategies that integrate nitrous with fuel management, forced induction, and ECU control. Explore reinforced engine components, thermal management, and safety protocols to prevent...

The fifth of six sports-car racing stories about Woody Hartford, a young racing enthusiast, and his car—the Black Tiger. When Indy 500 champion Pete Elsworth wins a road race and declares that road race drivers are inferior to Indy drivers, Woody Hartford is forced to step up and defend his colleagues. But in order to compete, Woody needs to learn how to drive all over again—Indy style. It’s Rocky on the racetrack. Written by racing enthusiast Leonard Wibberley (author of The Mouse that Roared) under the pen name Patrick O'Connor, The Black Tiger Series transports the reader back to a...

Kids will love this adorable story about Blazie, a brand-new fire engine that dreams of working in a big city. Find out what happens when Blazie is delivered to Spring Gardens, a small town where there are no tall buildings and no crowds of people. Authentic sound effects coupled with lively music will have young children waiting to discover how Blazie saves the day! This sweet story reinforces early literacy skills that young listeners will need for school success.

Can you dig it? "The Little Digger That Could" is like "The Little Engine That Could", but slightly different, whereas the little front loader is faced with a challenge of digging a ginormous pile of dirt so the new school can be built. The other bigger earthmovers refuse to move the dirt, but the "Little Digger" stands up to the task. Can the "Little Digger" finish the job? You and your children will enjoy reading this picture book, written and illustrated by Amazon best-selling author, Riley Weber. If your kids love trucks and diggers, as well as the theme of "never giving up", you will ...

A legendary, game changing carburetor is reborn. The Autolite 4100 shook up the auto industry by being the first to use annular fuel discharge. That technology was so advanced that Holley paid to use the design. Now Summit Racing and Holley have merged two designs, keeping many Holley parts and keeping what made the Autolite 4100 famous: The annular boosters and a mechanic friendly design. The author tells you the history of an automotive legend, and takes you step by step through the rebuild process. Along the way he takes each section of the carburetor and explains what it does. This is a...