car parts and terms

Front

A type of spring, commonly used in heavy vehicle suspensions

Back

Leaf spring

Front

Converts alternating movement to rotational movement in engines

Back

Crank shaft

Front

Common type of independent suspension

Back

McPherson

Front

A type of suspension joint allowing a range of movement

Back

Ball joint

Front

DOHC

Back

Double overhead camshaft

Valves and two camshafts fitted in the cylinder head

Front

Type of engine using direct injection

Back

Compression-ignition engine

(Diesel)

Front

A cooling system part, controlling the amount circulated in the engine block

Back

Thermostat

Front

Type of engine with single or multipoint fuel injection

Back

Spark-ignition engine

(Petrol)

Front

Generates an electric current to charge the starter battery and power electrical consumers

Back

Alternator

Front

This part controls the pressure in the cooling system

Back

Pressure cap