Basic Parts of the Car Engine
Car engines are designed around sealed, flexible metal cylinders. Most modern vehicles have between 4 and 8 cylinders, but some can have up to 16! The cylinders open and close at the correct time to introduce fuel combined with a spark from internal combustion and to release the exhaust gases produced. Although there are multiple components on the engine, we have compiled a list of the most important car basic engine parts and their functions to power your vehicle. Engine block This is the heart of the vehicle engine . Usually made of aluminum or iron, it has several holes to house the cylinders and provide a flow path for water and oil to cool and lubricate the engine. The oil path is narrower than the water path. The engine block also contains the pistons, crankshaft, camshaft, and 4 to 12 cylinders — in a straight line, also known as inline, flat, or V-shaped, depending on the vehicle. Pistons Pistons are cylindrical devices with a flat surface on top. The function of the p