Automotive Vocabulary for Engine Repair Basics

Front

Cylinder

Back

A chamber in which fuel combustion occurs, crucial for engine operation.

Front

Piston

Back

A moving component within the cylinder that compresses the fuel-air mixture and transfers power to the crankshaft.

Front

Crankshaft

Back

Converts linear motion from the pistons into rotational motion, driving the vehicle's wheels.

Front

Camshaft

Back

Controls the opening and closing of the engine's valves, regulating air and fuel intake as well as exhaust.

Front

Valves

Back

Allow air and fuel into the combustion chamber and exhaust gases out; includes intake and exhaust valves.

Front

Fuel Injector

Back

Sprays fuel into the combustion chamber in a fine mist for efficient burning.

Front

Fuel Pump

Back

Delivers fuel from the tank to the engine under pressure.

Front

Fuel Filter

Back

Removes impurities from the fuel before it reaches the engine.

Front

Radiator

Back

Cools the engine by dissipating heat from the coolant.

Front

Water Pump

Back

Circulates coolant throughout the engine and radiator to maintain optimal operating temperature.