In a conventional application, there are three rings per piston. The top ring is called the compression ring. Its purpose is to seal the combustion gas pressure, transfer heat from the piston to the ...

The mind-bending world of birotary engines - a hybrid of piston and rotary technology that could revolutionize aviation. But ...

In an effort to increase the basic understanding of automobile technology for those new to the hot rod world or those who have been involved for a while but don't have a good foundation of knowledge.

When it comes to cars and car parts, a lot goes into sending you down the road and making sure you can come to a stop when you arrive at your destination. As you're probably aware, our vehicles rely ...