What are the Basic Parts of a Car Engine?
The Engine is a Machine
Perhaps you have experience working with engines, or you may be more like many car owners who see the secrets of the pyramids when they lift the hood of their car. Either way, understanding the basic parts that work together to make your engine run can help you better understand any maintenance or auto repair services you have done at your favorite certified repair shop. If you drive a gas or diesel-powered vehicle, your engine is an internal combustion machine where fuel and air work in tandem to generate the energy necessary to move the pistons.
Parts of Your Vehicle’s Engine
The engine in your vehicle is made up of many parts, but some are more central than others for your ability to drive the vehicle. The center of the engine is the cylinder block. This is where the pistons are housed, and the energy generated in the combustion chamber is converted to the kinetic energy which drives the pistons up and down in the cylinders. The cylinder head is the gap where combustion takes place. This is also the location of intake and outflow valves and spark plugs. The crankshaft, camshaft, and timing chain work together to move the energy of the engine to the wheels so your vehicle can move forward or backward. There are many more parts to your engine, and with newer vehicles, there are many electronic components that have taken over for older, mechanical parts. If you’re having problems with your engine or have questions about what a part does, your best bet is to take your vehicle to a certified service station like Shift’n Gears in Paso Robles, CA, to speak with a certified technician and get your questions answered.
Bring us Your Car
The team at Shift’n Gears is here to help you with any auto repair or maintenance service you might need. Their certified technicians rely on years of education and experience to inspect, diagnose, and repair your engine. Give them a call today to make an appointment, or stop by the shop to speak with the experts in person. You’ll be glad you did!
