Simply put, the engine ensures that the car can drive. In order to function (properly) the engine needs a number of things. Think, for example, of fuel, air, coolant, engine oil, control and ignition. Failure to provide the engine with proper lubrication, cooling or control can cause engine damage. So make sure you maintain the engine well, top up the fluids on time and use the right fuel in the car. In addition, it is important not to drive too high or too low in the revs and to run the engine regularly. If the engine is standing still for too long, this can also cause damage.
Engine damage can be expensive. The engine is a very complex part of the car. Do you have the maintenance carried out by the garage? Then make sure you supply the parts yourself. This often saves you a lot of costs!
How does the car engine work?
Most people know how to identify the engine of the car under the hood. But how does such an engine actually work?
An engine block is made up of cylinders, which are covered by a cylinder head. These cylinders are also called the combustion chambers. The cylinders have inlet valves to supply air and outlet valves to expel exhaust gases. In addition, there are pipes running towards the cylinder which supply fuel. This fuel is compressed by a piston with the supplied air, making the mixture very flammable. The spark plugs then ensure that a spark is released, which causes an explosion in the cylinder and pushes it downwards. This ensures that one of the most important parts is set in motion; the crankshaft. The crankshaft ensures that the up-and-down movement is converted into a rotating movement. This spinning motion is then transferred to the gears of the transmission, which allow the wheels to turn smoothly. This process only takes about a second and is constantly repeated to power the vehicle.
There are, of course, all kinds of components that make this process possible. For example, there is an inlet manifold on the cylinder head, which supplies air and a camshaft which ensures that air can flow in and out of the cylinder. This camshaft is again driven by the timing belt or timing chain. Furthermore, engine oil is constantly pumped around by the oil pump, which ensures that the parts of the engine are well lubricated and cooled. This prevents wear on the parts. At the bottom of the engine, the oil is collected by the crankcase, which also houses the oil pump, which pumps the oil through the engine. In addition, the engine is equipped with an engine stand. The engine stand ensures that the vibrations and jolts of the engine are absorbed and cannot be felt while you are in the car.
It is very important to maintain the engine well and to change, check and top up the engine oil regularly. Is the dipstick broken or have you lost the oil filler cap? Don't worry, you can also easily order these online at Winparts.
Engine parts by number plate
You can easily find the right engine parts for your car with the number plate or car model. You can easily enter these on the website and the correct parts will be displayed. At Winparts you will also find gaskets, valves and everything for the ignition and fuel system in addition to engine parts.