Car Terminology 101: What does the "V" in "V6" stand for?

Have you ever heard someone talking about a V6 or V8 engine and wondered what the "V" stood for? Well, turns out it actually doesn't stand for anything! The V refers to the geometric arrangement of the cylinders and pistons. When viewed from the front of the engine the cylinders will form a V.

If you ever hear someone say "V4", they don't know what they're talking about, because it doesn't exist. If an engine has four cylinders, they are arranged in a straight line. The specifications will usually say I4, which is short for inline 4.  However, there are also inline 6 and 8 cylinder engines.

3 Gas Money-Saving Tips!

1. Fill up your tank all the way! The more you don't, the more times you will have to make a trip to the pump. It costs gas as well as time.     

2.  Don't top off. You waste money while hurting the environment! 

3. Don't let your tank drop below a quarter. Running it on less can shorten the life of the electric fuel pump and eventually destroy it.

5 Easy Steps on How To Beat Your Friends in Go-Kart Races

1. Have good posture. This leads to better turning control.
2. Learn how to make an efficient turn (see above picture).
3. Do most of your breaking before you start turning. The less time you're on the break during the turn, the faster you will go and the wheels won't lock.
4. Pass people by being faster at turns and cruising by them at the apex.
5.  Go full-throttle on the straightaways.

Then enjoy a victory dance after you win.

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Have a great weekend and go pay it forward!

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