Car Repair 101: How Well Do You Know the Fixes Your Car Needs?
What is the primary role of a car’s flywheel?
Correct Incorrect The flywheel, attached to the crankshaft, helps maintain a steady engine speed by storing energy during the power stroke and releasing it during other strokes. This reduces engine vibration and boosts fuel efficiency, making it especially important in manual transmission vehicles. Additionally, the flywheel often assists in starting the engine by engaging with the starter motor.