How does a torque converter work? A description of a torque converter and how it works, as well as the components involved, and how it transfers torque from the engine to the transmission. A look at ...

Two words are synonymous with how we define the performance of a car’s engine: power and torque. While these terms are often bandied about by enthusiasts to demonstrate the superiority of one car over ...

Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...