Parts Explained

What's shaping Parts Explained now.

Featured Story

A Closer Look at Your Car's Fuel Injectors
Parts Explained

A Closer Look at Your Car's Fuel Injectors

Latest in Parts Explained

Brake Pads, Rotors, and Calipers: How the Three Work Together
Parts Explained

Brake Pads, Rotors, and Calipers: How the Three Work Together

By Staff Writer · 8 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Coolant System Myths That Lead to Overheating
Parts Explained

Coolant System Myths That Lead to Overheating

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Dec 26, 2025

Getting to Grips with Your Vehicle's Drivetrain Layout
Parts Explained

Getting to Grips with Your Vehicle's Drivetrain Layout

By Staff Writer · 8 min read · Feb 11, 2023

How a Turbocharger Works and Why Heat Is Its Biggest Enemy
Parts Explained

How a Turbocharger Works and Why Heat Is Its Biggest Enemy

By Staff Writer · 8 min read · Feb 14, 2024

Part Replacement Intervals Most Owners Overlook
Parts Explained

Part Replacement Intervals Most Owners Overlook

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Dec 19, 2023

Reading the Signs: What Worn Engine Mounts Feel Like
Parts Explained

Reading the Signs: What Worn Engine Mounts Feel Like

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Aug 30, 2025

Spark Plugs Through the Ages: From Copper to Iridium
Parts Explained

Spark Plugs Through the Ages: From Copper to Iridium

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Dec 25, 2024

Struts and Shock Absorbers: What Each One Controls
Parts Explained

Struts and Shock Absorbers: What Each One Controls

By Staff Writer · 5 min read · Dec 10, 2024

Suspension Components Every Enthusiast Should Be Able to Name
Parts Explained

Suspension Components Every Enthusiast Should Be Able to Name

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · May 28, 2025

The Real Difference Between OEM, OES, and Aftermarket Parts
Parts Explained

The Real Difference Between OEM, OES, and Aftermarket Parts

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Jan 29, 2025

Timing Belt vs Timing Chain: Two Approaches to the Same Problem
Parts Explained

Timing Belt vs Timing Chain: Two Approaches to the Same Problem

By Staff Writer · 5 min read · Jan 17, 2024

Transmission Fluid, Coolant, Brake Fluid: A Fluid-by-Fluid Reference
Parts Explained

Transmission Fluid, Coolant, Brake Fluid: A Fluid-by-Fluid Reference

By Staff Writer · 6 min read · Sep 16, 2025

What Your Car's Alternator Actually Does (And Why It Matters)
Parts Explained

What Your Car's Alternator Actually Does (And Why It Matters)

By Staff Writer · 7 min read · Nov 26, 2025

Why Your Oxygen Sensor Has More Influence Than You'd Expect
Parts Explained

Why Your Oxygen Sensor Has More Influence Than You'd Expect

By Staff Writer · 7 min read · Aug 3, 2024