Car Engine Compartment Parts

Engine

• Block: The main structural component of the engine, which houses the cylinders, crankshaft, and other internal parts.
• Head: The upper part of the engine that contains the valves, camshaft, and spark plugs.
• Pistons: Cylindrical components that move up and down within the cylinders, converting the combustion of fuel into mechanical energy.
• Crankshaft: A rotating shaft that converts the linear motion of the pistons into rotational motion.
• Camshaft: A shaft that controls the opening and closing of the valves.

Fuel System

• Fuel tank: Stores the fuel for the engine.
• Fuel pump: Supplies fuel to the engine.
• Fuel filter: Removes impurities from the fuel.
• Fuel injectors: Spray fuel into the cylinders.

Electrical System

• Battery: Provides electrical power to the engine and other components.
• Starter: Turns the engine over to start it.
• Alternator: Generates electricity to charge the battery.
• Wiring harness: Connects the electrical components together.

Cooling System

• Radiator: Dissipates heat from the engine coolant.
• Water pump: Circulates coolant through the engine and radiator.
• Thermostat: Regulates the flow of coolant through the radiator.
• Coolant: A liquid that absorbs heat from the engine.

Exhaust System

• Exhaust manifold: Collects the exhaust gases from the engine.
• Catalytic converter: Converts harmful pollutants in the exhaust gases into less harmful substances.
• Muffler: Reduces the noise of the exhaust gases.
• Tailpipe: Directs the exhaust gases out of the vehicle.

Other Components

• Air intake system: Supplies air to the engine.
• Transmission: Transmits power from the engine to the wheels.
• Suspension system: Absorbs shocks and vibrations from the road.
• Braking system: Slows down or stops the vehicle.