Engine parts

Filters, plugs, belts, gaskets and mountings.

• Oil filterTraps metal particles and sludge so clean oil reaches the engine bearings.
• Air filterKeeps dust out of the engine intake. A clogged one costs power and fuel.
• Spark plugIgnites the air-fuel mixture in each cylinder.
• Timing beltKeeps the camshaft and crankshaft in step so the valves open at the right moment.
• Head gasketSeals the cylinder head to the engine block, keeping oil, coolant and compression apart.
• Engine mountingHolds the engine to the body and absorbs its vibration.
• Fuel pumpSends petrol from the tank to the engine at the right pressure.