Get to know the parts of your engine

Have you ever really thought about what actually makes your car run? You may know that the engine in your car may produce power, but do you know what’s inside of your engine? Knowing the car parts of your engine is a great way to stay informed when you need to get car maintenance. Toyota of Orlando is here to understand the functions of the main car parts of your engine. 

What are the main parts of your car engine in Orlando?

Cylinders

A cylinder is one of the most important parts of a car engine. It’s the area where the gas you fill your car with it burned to produce power. When you hear a difference in the number of cylinders, generally the more cylinders a car has, the more powerful it is. The fewer number of cylinders a car has the more fuel efficient a car is.

Pistons

The pistons are another important car part of your engine. These moving parts are actually located inside of the cylinders. The movement of the pistons allows the cylinders to produce power for the engine.

Spark Plug

This is perhaps one of the smallest parts of your Orlando car engine. This easily replaceable car part emits a spark of electricity that creates the ignition that is needed to create the combustion needed to start your car.

Oil Pan

Do you ever where all the oil goes when you get it changed at our Orlando service center? The oil pan is the storage unit for all of the oil in the car. Without this car part, there would be no way to have the correct amount of oil in your engine. The oil pan stays under the car so it can be damaged over time. The good part about this is the fact that you’ll be able to notice when the oil pan needs a repair quite easily.

Valves

Valves regulate the flow of air to mix inside of the cylinder, and exhausts gas outside of the cylinder block. If you begin to have engine trouble, that could lead to irreversible engine trouble.

Fuel injector

Fuel injectors are responsible for inserting the right amount of fuel into the car engine. This makes sure there is a suitable air to fuel mixture for optimal combustion.

Get replacements or maintenance for car parts at our service center

Making sure your Orlando car is in good shape includes getting the car parts of your engine looked at. Without engine maintenance, your car wouldn’t even be able to run! 

If you’re overdue for some routine car maintenance, or you’re worried about your engine’s performance, bring it in! Our Orlando service center will be glad to assist you with whatever you need. We’re located at 3575 Vineland Road just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall. If you need to make an appointment, call us at (407) 298-4500!