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A piston is located in the Center of the engine, it mixes fuel and ignites it by moving up and down. this up and down movement is caused by the crankshaft which spins really fast with groves were the pistons shafts connect. the piston head is the piece that effects the fuel ignition.
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What is a work of cylinder in a car?
combustion chamber, for the piston to slide up and down in
What are pistons on a car and how do you fix them?
Pistons are a major part of the engine and if one goes bad there ain't no fixing a piston, replacement is necessary.
Why there is rings in piston?
The piston rings create a seal between the piston and the cylinder wall.
What is a piston seal?
A piston seal is a gasket designed to keep fluid from leaking around the piston. Piston seals are commonly used in brake calipers.
What is the correct way to install the rod to the crank and piston?
You need to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library. Some have 2 use a hot box 2 heat up the piston & put the rod in the freezer then U should b able 2 press them 2 gethher--Some have snap rings on each end of the piston pin.IF this doesn't make sence-Find your localmachne shop.
What are the Difination and terms of car piston and piston parts?
One of the parts in the piston are the piston head,
Who is car number 28 from Cars?
28 belongs to two Cars, the Nitroade Piston Cup car Apple computers Piston Cup race car.
What is material used to piston in race car?
for racing cars titanium piston use.
Is piston slapping good for a race car?
NO! piston slapping is caused with the piston is to small for the cylinder wall and is smashing into the cylinder wall. this could damage or ruin your engine if you take care of it right away, especially a race car.
How much does a regular car piston weight?
16.2kg
What is a pistol ring in a car used for?
You mean a piston ring. It seals the gap between the piston and the chamber in your engine
What do pistons move on in the car?
The bottom of the piston is connected to the crankshaft. This is what is moved by the piston. The top of the piston is a chamber in which gas is ignited to push the piston down. There are 4 cycles in most engines (like car engines.) If you want to know more, including specifics, go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-stroke_engine
How much is it to replace the piston rings?
How much does a car cost?
How much does a funny car piston weigh?
780-810gr.
Which part of your car is worn when your car uses too much oil?
Piston rings are worn.
What does a piston do in a combustion engine?
A piston is attached to a piston rod in a combustion engine. It compresses the air in the cylinder block and that air ignites when fuel is injected into the block, giving the car power.
What car is currently the fastsest car in the us?
top fuel funny cars are fastest with piston engines
