Glossary / General

rotary

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A rotary engine spins a triangle inside the engine block, producing power in a different way than regular piston engines.

Technical Definition

Rotary refers to a type of engine that uses a rotating triangular rotor instead of pistons, known for high power density and smooth operation.

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"Driven hard, its rotary screamed at speeds crept towards 230 kilometers per hour,"
S2 Ep4: The Golden Era of JDM: Outlaw Zines Made Japan's Culture Mainstream Past Gas 18:52

"I would go with the microfiber that we have and you could also if you're comfortable with a rotary, you know, good time to use a rotary and clean everything up that's that's kind of on you. I use I..."
Restoring Headlights Properly and Ceramic Coating Wheels. Episode #951 Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast 48:16

"Do not get a rotary. For God's sake, do not get a rotary, okay?"
Car Detailing Tools You Actually Need — And What You're Wasting Money On The Auto Detailing Podcast 28:02