Mopar Engine Parts

Engines have lots of parts. The main ones are a block and a cylinder head. The latter contains cylinders. Each cylinder has a piston. Every engine also a camshaft, crankshaft, spark plugs, valves, and valve covers, among other parts. There's even a separate oil sump, also called an oil pan. It holds the oil that lubricates every engine part. Each component does something different, too.

What Does Each Part of an Engine Do?

• Cylinder heads help prevent gas and oil leaks.
• Intake valves regulate the ratio of air to fuel inside your engine.
• Exhaust valves regulate your engine's fume levels.
• Valve covers safeguard engine valves.
• Camshafts help make sure all valves open and close properly.
• Engine pistons help pressurize your engine's gas and oxygen as they pump; this makes more potential energy available to burn.
• Spark plugs ignite the air and fuel, which produce power as they combust.
• Crankshafts convert power into rotational motion.
• Drive shafts and transmissions use rotary motion to spin your wheels and tires.

Many other parts make sure things fit together as they're supposed to. If any wear out, however, engine trouble almost always follows.

What are the Signs of Engine Problems?

• Acceleration issues
• Issues idling
• Worsening fuel economy
• Stalling
• Being unable to start your vehicle at all

If you're seeing these symptoms, do a complete inspection. It'll help you determine what's causing them. If it turns out you need a few new engine parts, our auto parts store has plenty. They're genuine Mopar, too, directly from your OEM and guaranteed to work with the vehicle you drive. You can even buy what you need online. Order now, and we'll ship right away, with delivery right to your address.