What is the friction point?

What is the friction point? Term. Friction Point. Definition. The point at which the clutch pedal and other parts of the power train begin to work together as the driver releases the clutch pedal. What is it called when you feel your engine take hold and the vehicle starts to move? Riding the clutch. Only […]

Where does the red wire go on a battery?

Where does the red wire go on a battery? The positive (red) cable should be attached to the positive terminals on each battery. The negative (black) cable should have one end attached to the negative terminal of the dead battery, and one end grounded. What are battery cables connected to? Usually the negative battery cable […]

Is an engineer a scientist?

Is an engineer a scientist? Engineers are not a sub-category of scientists. So often the two terms are used interchangeably, but they are separate, albeit related, disciplines. Scientists explore the natural world and show us how and why it is as it is. Engineers innovate solutions to real-world challenges in society. Should I be a […]

What is Amber electricity?

What is Amber electricity? The word Electricity comes from a Latin word meaning “like amber”. Amber is the fossilized sap from ancient trees often used in jewellery. Electricity is the flow of charge in a conductor. A conductor is anything that can carry electricity (like a metal wire). Charge is the amount of electricity an […]

What do fouled spark plugs look like?

What do fouled spark plugs look like? Oil fouling of a spark plug typically results in a shiny, black appearance. If enough oil is in the combustion chamber, the deposits can build up on the tip, porcelain or shell. If you can’t determine if it is carbon or oil fouling, smell the plug; it will […]

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