05:31Suspension
How Shock Absorbers Work
Learn how a strut-type, twin-tube shock absorber controls suspension movement as fluid passes through its piston and base valves during compression and rebound.
05:31
02:36Engine
SOHC vs DOHC
Compare SOHC and DOHC engine valve trains, including their camshaft layouts, valve operation, performance characteristics, efficiency, and design tradeoffs.
02:36Brakes
Drum Brake System
Explore how drum brakes work: see how brake shoes, a hydraulic wheel cylinder, and a self-adjusting mechanism slow the wheel, and how cable-operated and electronic parking brakes apply the shoes.
02:46Engine
How Turbocharger Works
Learn how a turbocharger uses exhaust energy to compress intake air and boost engine power.
04:00Engine
How a Car Engine Works
See how a typical four-stroke gasoline engine turns fuel energy into crankshaft rotation.
3:01Brakes
How a Brake System Works: Part 2 (Master Cylinder & Booster)
Learn how a tandem master cylinder creates two hydraulic brake circuits and how brake assist reduces the pedal force needed to apply them.
4:48Brakes
How a Brake System Works: Part 1 (Disc Brakes)
Learn how a typical hydraulic disc brake works, from pedal input and hydraulic pressure to caliper force, and how disc brakes differ from drum brakes.
7:44Engine
How an Engine Cooling System Works
See how coolant, the thermostat, radiator, and cooling fan work together to control engine temperature in a typical liquid-cooled internal combustion engine.