I) Brief Summary of the Structure and Functioning of a Car Engine
The Car Engine is the HEART of a car. It is the most important component of a car. Most car engines are Internal Combustion engines which transform chemical energy stored in fuel (petrol, diesel) into mechanical energy which causes the car to start and move. “If your heart stops beating, you are dead”. If the engine of a car stops functioning it means your car is useless. The main parts of a Car Engine include:
- The Cylinder Head
- Crank Case
- Crank Shaft
- Cylinder Case
- Cam Shaft
- Carburetor etc
There are two common types of car engines: (1) Diesel Car Engines and (2) Petrol Car Engines.
Today, with the threat of climate change, most companies have started making Electric Engines, Alcohol Engines etc. However in this article we will focus on the maintenance of a Petrol or Diesel Engine Car.
II) Maintenance (Servicing) of a Car Engine
Cars are equipped with robust engines. Nevertheless, for your car engine to live for its lifespan specified by its manufacturer, you need to properly maintain and service the engine. The key operations involved in Car Engine Maintenance include:
- Frequently cleaning your car and its engine. Use either wet (water) or dry cleaning of your car and engine.
- Clean and Maintain(service) the Engine Fuel Filters: Click the following link to learn how to maintain the Fuel Filtration System of Car: How to Maintain the Car Fuel Filtration System
- Frequently cleaning your car and its engine. Use either wet (water) or dry cleaning of your car and engine.
- Clean and Maintain(service) the Engine Fuel Filters: Click the following link to learn how to maintain the Fuel Filtration System of Car: How to Maintain the Car Fuel Filtration System
- Clean and Service the Air Filter of the Car: Click the link below to read more;
How to Maintain the Air Filtration System of a Car
- Carryout all other recommended servicing tasks promptly.
In our next article, we will discuss and present the Routine Operations involved in Car Engine Maintenance. Illustrations will be included to make the points clearer. Please always visit top10greatcars.blogspot.com often and share this priceless information with your friends.
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