What is a torque converter besides a big round thing used with automatic transmissions that holds a lot of tranny fluid and makes a mess if you spill it? I wasn't sure either; maybe this is due to the ...

With or without a clutch pedal, all cars have three elements that make up their performance combination: the car's weight, horsepower, and gear ratios. When a torque converter is added in place of a ...

For most people, knowing exactly how a torque converter works is a mystery. It’s completely understandable, as the modern torque converter is a complex device. In short, a torque converter is an ...

Torque converters appear to be a bunch of mysterious whirlwind motion inside a spinning shell that transmits an engine’s power to the transmission and rear wheels. Although they seem complex, torque ...

Ever wondered what a torque converter is and the purpose it serves in a car? Maybe you've seen it or heard about it before but never knew exactly what its purpose is in an automatic car. Automatic ...

Equipment Earthmoving Equipment Dozers [VIDEO] How Caterpillar's Lock-up Torque Converter Works on Construction Equipment The Cat torque converter can provide up to three times the digging power ...

Often overshadowed by horsepower, torque defines the strength and character of engines and electric motors. Torque is the unsung hero of engine specifications, and we talk about it often. But does it ...

We’ve learned in our previous article - Everything You Need to Know About Horsepower - that torque and horsepower are related when discussing cars. This time, we will, however, focus more on torque, ...

Every time a new sporty car is released, whether is powered by a conventional internal combustion engine or all-electric-driven, manufacturers like to boast about how well they perform through corners ...