How Car Engines Work
Language: English
Published by Global Garage Books, 2026
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- How Car Engines Work
- Author
- Peter Renson
- Publisher
- Global Garage Books
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 8397860002
- ISBN 13
- 9788397860001
- Item weight
- 245 grams
- Dimensions
- 21.59 x 0.56 x 27.94 cm
Understand your car engine with clarity and confidence. Stop feeling lost at the repair shop
You rely on your car every day. You should be able to understand how it works.
But when a mechanic explains a problem, it can feel like they’re speaking a different language.
This book changes that.
It was written for people who want to understand their car clearly and logically, without unnecessary complexity.
How Car Engines Work is not a repair manual. And it’s not a shallow overview. It’s a clear, step-by-step explanation of how modern internal combustion engines actually function, so you can finally build real mechanical understanding from the ground up.
After reading this book, you’ll be able to:
- Understand what mechanics are talking about
- Make smarter repair decisions
- Understand how gasoline and diesel engines produce power
- Grasp how fuel, air, ignition, and timing work together
- Build a foundation before attempting DIY repairs
This book doesn’t assume prior knowledge.
Each chapter builds step by step, using clear language, logical progression, and full-color diagrams to make complex systems easier to grasp.
Who this book is for:
- Car owners who want to feel more confident
- Beginners thinking about DIY maintenance
- Teens curious about cars
- Future mechanics and engineers
- Anyone who wants understanding, not just surface information
You don’t need to become a professional mechanic. But understanding how your engine works changes how you see your car, and how you approach repairs, maintenance, and conversations about it.
Knowledge removes uncertainty.
And understanding builds confidence.
Order your copy today and finally understand how car engines work.
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