car parts and terms

Front

A type of spring, commonly used in heavy vehicle suspensions

Back

Front

Converts alternating movement to rotational movement in engines

Back

Front

Common type of independent suspension

Back

Front

A type of suspension joint allowing a range of movement

Back

Front

DOHC

Back

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

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

Front

This part controls the pressure in the cooling system

Back