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