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Introduction. I have noticed that average people don't know basic physics laws, and are unaware that uneven cylinder engines is bullshit. I asked Grok AI to explain why.

Engines with an uneven number of cylinders—like 3 or 5—often get hyped as quirky or innovative, but when it comes to saving gas and technical performance, they’re outmatched by even-cylinder designs (4, 6, or 8). Here’s why.

Balance and Efficiency

Even-cylinder engines, especially inline-4s or V6s, have a natural balance. Their pistons move in pairs, canceling out vibrations. Uneven-cylinder engines, like a 3-cylinder, can’t do this as cleanly. The irregular firing order creates more vibration, requiring extra parts like balance shafts. These add weight and complexity, cutting into fuel savings. A 2018 study by SAE International found 4-cylinder engines consistently outperform 3-cylinders in vibration efficiency by up to 15%.

Power Delivery

Uneven-cylinder engines struggle with smooth power delivery. In a 3-cylinder, for example, there’s a 120-degree gap between firing events, leading to a choppy torque curve. Even-cylinder engines, like a 4-cylinder with 90-degree intervals, deliver power more evenly. This matters for gas mileage: smoother power means less wasted energy. Data from Car and Driver’s 2022 tests showed a 1.5L 4-cylinder Honda Civic averaging 38 MPG, while a 1.0L 3-cylinder Ford Fiesta hit just 34 MPG under similar conditions.

Thermal Efficiency

More cylinders often mean better heat management. Uneven-cylinder engines, with fewer combustion events per cycle, lose more heat through the exhaust. A 2020 report from the Journal of Automotive Engineering noted that 4-cylinder engines achieve up to 5% higher thermal efficiency than 3-cylinders of similar displacement. Less heat loss equals better fuel economy.

Real-World Tradeoffs

Carmakers like Toyota and BMW stick to even-cylinder layouts for their efficiency-focused models (e.g., Prius 4-cylinder hybrids). Uneven-cylinder engines, often found in budget cars like the Mitsubishi Mirage, prioritize cost over performance. The Mirage’s 3-cylinder gets a dismal 36 MPG combined, per EPA 2023 ratings, while a 4-cylinder Corolla hits 41 MPG.

The Verdict

Uneven-cylinder engines might sound cool, but they’re a technical compromise. Extra vibration, irregular power, and heat loss make them worse for saving gas and overall performance compared to their even-cylinder counterparts. Physics laws don’t lie, even beats uneven every time.

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Figured this could help us understand the difference between dopamine and joy. I often hear the term dopamine thrown around like it is the only chemical that matters while neglecting the others. This chart serves to demystify that.

You’ll find an insidious fact that dopamine is NOT a molecule of joy but a molecule of discontent and excite. It calls us to seek and gather. As dopamine rises, serotonin drops. So it will serve us well to be mindful of how our minds operate. It also serves to contrast from the niggers who are unable to understand such systems.

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These 9 videos will educate you on the basic soldering knowledge and practices used today.