Key parts of a car that everyone should know
You would be amazed how many drivers there are out there who know very little about the cars that they are driving.
Have you ever taken the time to learn about your vehicle and exactly what it is that keeps it moving?
It is vitally important that road users have at least a fundamental understanding of their car or whatever other vehicle they may be driving, for the safety of themselves, and for the safety of other road users.
Now don’t worry, we don’t expect you to be a fully trained engineer by the end of this article, but we do hope that you will learn at least a few useful things about the key parts of a car and their contribution to the overall machine.
Tyres
Now, we’d be a little worried if you had never heard of tyres before. However, given how important they are in terms of safety and keeping you on the road, they are definitely worth a mention.
Tyres Glasgow come in all different sizes and tread depths and you may well change your tires on a regular basis if you live in a country with changeable seasons.
Some tyres prioritise speed, some grip, some fuel economy, and so forth and it is important to match your tires to your driving needs.
Transmission
Most cars have either a manual or automatic transmission, determining how a combustion vehicle moves through the gears and allows the vehicle to change speed and direction.
Automatic transmissions are constructed of gear sets, hydraulic torque converters and a series of bands which automatically match the gear to other factors such as speed and throttle input.
On the other hand, manual transmissions rely on the driver responding to these factors, using a clutch to manually engage and disengage the engine.
Fuel Injection system
Your fuel injection system, as you can probably work out, injects fuel directly into the cylinder of your car, delivering the fuel required to power the combustion engine most effectively.
Should fuel not be required at that specific point in time, it will be circulated back into the tank for later use.
Spark Plugs
Spark plugs are the source of ignition for your car, producing a spark that ignites the fuel inside the cylinder and instigates the combustion itself.
Radiator
Ironically, whilst we think about radiators in our houses keeping us warm, the radiator in your car is a heat exchanger that removes heat from the cooling system in your car to prevent overheating.
Anyone who has been in a car which engine has overheated will know that this is not exactly conducive to a successful journey so it is important that you keep your radiator in good condition.
Make sure to check the level of coolant in your vehicle every few months.
Oil filter
Your oil filter removes contaminants from the engine oil in your car as it moves through the vehicle preventing dirt and debris from damaging the engine.