LibGuides: Grade 11 : Transportation Technology: Transportation Technology Fundamentals

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Engine Displacement Calculator
Calculate engine displacement using metric or US standard measurements.
Gear Ratio Calculator
"Use this calculator to determine your gear ratio and vehicle’s speed in any gear and any engine RPM for best performance."
Servicing Old and New Brake Rotors - Rotor Runout
This article details how to measure rotor thickness and runout.
Engine Horsepower Calculator
Use these formulas to calculate horsepower.

Internal Combustion Engine
Learn about how an internal combustion engine works.
Basic Engine Parts
This article from How Stuff Works describes all the parts of an engine.
Car Suspension Parts
Learn about the parts of a suspension system with this article from How Stuff Works.
How the Braking System Works
Learn about how vehicle braking systems work.
Car and Truck Panel Diagrams with Part Names
Labelled diagram of the parts of a car and truck body.
Autoshop 101
This website has online instructional modules for those studying car mechanics.

Brakes: How They Work Video Transcript
Transcript of the above video. Brakes: How They Work.

Unibody VS Body-On-Frame Construction
Explore the differences of unibody and body-on-frame vehicle frames.
How To Read an Automotive Block Wiring Diagram
This video from Motor Age explains how to read a block wiring diagram to troubleshoot car problems.
How Car Suspensions Work
This article from How Stuff Works describes and illustrates the components of a car suspension system.
How the Steering System Works
Learn about how a car's steering system works.
How Engine Timing Works
This detailed article from How a Car Works, explains engine timing.
How a Fuel Injection System Works
This article explains the parts and function of a fuel injection system.
How Car Cooling Systems Work
This article explains how a cooling system works.
Car Lubricants: Fact and Friction
This article from Physics World explains what lubricants do in a vehicle.

Electrical Systems
This Automotive Series, ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS, has been developed by. Kevin R. Sullivan. Professor of. Automotive Technology Skyline College
Kirchoff's Laws - Khan Academy
Learn about Kirchoff's Laws with Khan Academy.
Ohm's Law
Learn about Ohm's Law with this article from All About Circuits.