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What is a starter motor?

A starter motor is essential for starting an engine. It turns the engine's flywheel to begin the combustion process.

When the ignition key is turned (or the start button pressed), the starter motor cranks the engine to suck in air and fuel for the engine to start and then disengages once the engine is up and running.

Related Jargon

What is meant by an internal combustion engine?

An internal combustion engine (ICE) is the type of engine conventionally found in a car. that uses combustible fuel – usually petrol or diesel – which is mixed with air in the engine's cylinder.

What is an alternator?

An alternator is a part of a car's engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy to charge the 12v battery and power the electrical systems.

What is a dual-clutch automatic gearbox and how does it work?

A dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is a type of gearbox that uses two separate clutches and sets of gears, with one set for odd gears and another for the even ones.

What does brake horsepower (BHP) mean in a car?

Brake horsepower (BHP) is a measurement of how much power a car engine produces.

What is engine displacement in a car?

Engine displacement is a measurement of the total volume of all of an engine’s cylinders, usually written in cubic centimetres (cc), or litres.

What exactly does horsepower refer to in a car?

Horsepower is how the power produced by an engine is measured.

What is a battery electric vehicle?

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses the electrical energy from rechargeable batteries to power an electric motor (or motors).

What does PS mean in car terms?

PS (short for Pferdestärke - Horse Strength in German) is how the power produced by an engine is measured and is defined as metric horsepower.

What is a car transmission?

A transmission is another name for a car’s gearbox.

What is an automatic transmission?

Automatic transmission changes gears as the vehicle moves, without the driver having to do anything themselves.

How does an electric vehicle work?

An electric car, also known as a battery electric vehicle or EV, uses one or more electric motors to move the vehicle.