Cars are complex machines with numerous parts working together. For both automobile enthusiasts and regular drivers, knowing the many components of a car and how they work is crucial. We’ll explore the fundamental parts that keep your car running smoothly as we take you on a journey inside the engine and beyond.

Engine

Most modern cars have internal combustion engines, which use the ignition of an air/fuel mixture to drive pistons, which generate energy to move the vehicle. There are cars with electric motors, which use rechargeable batteries to store energy. Vehicles using electric motors accelerate more quickly than those with gasoline motors. Your car cannot function without an engine, whether it has an internal combustion or an electric motor.

Alternator

The alternator produces electricity in your car. It keeps your battery charged by transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy while the automobile runs. It keeps the automobile and all electrical parts functioning well by constantly charging the battery and maintaining battery charge throughout each drive.

Battery 

The battery in your automobile performs several crucial functions, including starting your car when you turn the key. Additionally, batteries guarantee the proper operation of other electrical parts of your vehicle. If your battery dies, you can end up trapped while you wait for a jump start. When you hear a clicking sound when turning the key or notice that your headlights are dimming, having your batteries checked out at the D Wells Auto shop is a good idea.

Transmission

The transmission transmits the power from the engine to the wheels. It is sometimes referred to as the gearbox in cars. You would be completely lost without it! In contrast to automatic transmissions, which can change gears without any driver input, a driver controls manual transmissions using a gear lever or shifter inside the car. A transmission has a lot of internal components, whether it is automated or manual. You can keep up with the upkeep of this crucial component and save it from wearing down by replacing the transmission fluid at the manufacturer’s suggested intervals.

Radiator

Your car should have a cooling system because the engine generates more heat while running. One of the critical elements of this system is the radiator. Liquid coolant works to remove heat before returning to your engine. The radiator keeps your engine from overheating, improving performance and durability. Checking the coolant level in your radiator twice a year can aid in its maintenance.

Brakes 

Your car’s brakes assist you in slowing down, stopping it, and positioning it when you park it. Most automobiles have either a drum or disc brake system. A disc braking system has calipers, rotors, and pads as components. Brake drums and shoes make up drum brake systems. Any changes in how your brakes feel or sound should prompt you to have them checked because all of these components can deteriorate over time.

Wrapping up

Being a knowledgeable consumer who understands how things function under the hood can be helpful when your car requires repairs.