| Topic | Summary |
| Grey iron |
Grey iron is a cast iron that contains carbon in the form of graphite, plus silicon, manganese and phosphorus. |
| Turbulence |
Turbulence refers to the swirling motion of a liquid or a gas. |
| Valve-timing diagram |
The time valves in a 4-stroke engine cycle actually open and close can be measured by angles. These angles can be easily read using a valve-timing diagram. |
| Compression ratio | An engine’s compression ratio can be a guide to the power it can generate, the higher the engine's compression ratio and the more powerful the engine. |