#automotive engineers

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From the car files: 1963 Ford GT40 clay prototype.

[krumpkin]

Porsche 992 Turbo S 😎

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Honda Civic CRX

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12 cylinders

[britsyankswheels24]

🚗🦃 "Going Home for Thanksgiving" — a 1927 Richfield Gasoline ad that beautifully reflects the excitement of holiday road trips and the promise of reliable travel during the golden age of motoring!

🛢️ Richfield Oil Corporation, founded in 1905 in California, became a major player in fueling America’s growing love for automobiles. Known for its innovative marketing, Richfield built its reputation on offering “clean, powerful” gasoline tailored for the modern engines of the 1920s.

📜 By the time this 1927 ad was published , car ownership had skyrocketed, and brands like Richfield played a pivotal role in enabling long-distance travel—a novel concept for many families of the era. Richfield stations became iconic landmarks, offering high-quality fuel to the increasingly popular vehicles of brands like Ford, Chevrolet, and Buick.

🍂 This ad celebrates not just Thanksgiving but the freedom and connection cars brought to American families. Imagine loading up the family car, cruising down scenic autumn roads, and knowing Richfield would get you home safe and sound. It's a slice of Americana steeped in nostalgia and innovation.

What’s your favorite holiday road trip memory? 🚙💨

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ferrari dino v6

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And before i forget again cause i always do

I think it's fun to mention that whenever Mr. Plant is driving I always imagine the car looking like this or something very close to it.

Maybe a little more beat up.

But I don't know cars at all, so i never knew to what to look up to find what i was thinking of. Found this guy surprisingly fast tho after so long of putting it off lmaooo.

With my impression of the Void the way it is, I can't imagine it's easy finding none shady salesmen so while I think this car is decent in and of itself, you're not rolling off the lot in the Void with anything left in good shape under the hood.

Because of that I like the idea of Mr. Plant getting into some light mechanic work just so his ride doesn't fall apart on the road or he doesn't have to pay exorbitant prices from shitty mechanics looking to make money off him.

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The air sensor, also known as the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, plays a vital role in the engine by measuring the amount of air entering the engine and sending this data to the engine control unit (ECU). The ECU uses this information to calculate the proper amount of fuel to inject, ensuring efficient combustion.

Signs of a Damaged Air Sensor:

1. Engine Jerk at Idle: If the air sensor is damaged, the engine may shake or jerk when idle, as the fuel-to-air ratio is disrupted.

2. Reduced Torque: A malfunctioning sensor can result in incorrect fuel injection, leading to reduced engine power and torque.

3. Irregular RPM: Fluctuating or inconsistent RPM readings can indicate a problem with the air sensor, as it fails to correctly measure incoming air.

4. Increased Fuel Consumption: An inaccurate air reading causes improper fuel injection, leading to inefficient combustion and higher fuel consumption.

5. Engine Won’t Start: In some cars, a faulty air sensor can prevent the engine from starting, although this issue is specific to certain vehicle models.

6. Check Engine Light: The dashboard’s check engine light may turn on, signaling an issue with the air sensor. A diagnostic scan can confirm the specific fault.

Cause of Damage:

The most common cause of air sensor failure is dirt accumulation, which reduces its accuracy and eventually leads to malfunction.

To maintain engine performance, it’s important to regularly clean or replace the air sensor when necessary.

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📷 Nyambura the Motorist

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McLaren GTS, 2024. McLaren Automotive have introduced at new GTS model that replaces the GT. The 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine now produces 635PS, an increase of 15PS over the GT while the GTS is 10kg lighter than it's predecessor giving the new car  a 418PS-per-tonne power-to-weight ratio. Meanwhile the McLaren Group is about to come under complete ownership of Bahrain’s sovereign wealth, Mumtalakat, which was already a majority shareholder, according to reports.

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From the car files: 60s era Ford engineers at work on the design of the GT40 with a test model in the foreground.

[krumpkin]

Mercedes AMG GT-R 😁

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Types of Engine Layout

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Reblog with your Vehicle Art!

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Ford Motor - Mustang engine install