engine components

What mechanics replace

Engine components are the individual parts that make up an engine—pistons, crankshafts, valves, cylinders, spark plugs, and the like.

The term appears in technical manuals, parts catalogs, and automotive discussions: We need to inspect the engine components for wear.

It encompasses both major assemblies and smaller subparts that work together to convert fuel into mechanical power.

Related

exhaust valve · camshaft · spark plug · carburetor · fuel injector · fuel pump · intake manifold · gasket · bearing · flywheel · timing belt · timing chain · rocker arm · connecting rod · oil pump · throttle · manifold · turbo

Opposites
vehicle subsystem

engine componentschassis

Structural support base

body panels · frame · bodywork · unibody · structural components

wholeness

engine componentspowertrain

Vehicle propulsion system

engine block · crate engine

function in vehicle

engine componentscargo area

Storage section for freight

seating · dashboard · upholstery · trunk · interior trim

Family

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