Toyota Engine Parts

The engine at the heart of your truck, SUV, van, or car is composed of several different parts, each of which is essential when it comes to providing you with the enjoyable driving experience you've come to expect.

The Parts of Your Engine

First, there's your engine block. It's home to the combustion chamber where air and fuel mix together to produce the power you need, and other parts connect to it. The engine's pistons pump vertically to pressurize that air-fuel mix. Your intake valves manage the levels of the mixture, while your spark plugs ignite the mixture to kick things into gear. The camshaft opens and closes your valves, while the crankshaft converts the vertical motion of the pistons into rotary motion that turns your wheels. Lastly, the oil pan holds the motor oil that's needed to lubricate the moving parts.

How to Recognize Engine Parts Trouble

If any of these parts begin to go bad, your engine's performance will suffer. Here are signs of that failure:

• Your fuel efficiency gets worse
• You have trouble accelerating
• Your engine idle is rougher than normal
• The engine stalls repeatedly
• Exhaust emissions get worse
• You're unable to start your vehicle
• The "Check Engine" dashboard light engages

Genuine OEM Engine Parts Perform Best

Conduct an inspection to determine the issue if you notice any of these signs. Should an engine part need to be replaced, make sure to use the best one for your vehicle. That means choosing authentic Toyota engine parts, since they're the only ones that are guaranteed to be compatible with your model. Find everything you need right here in our online auto parts department. Buy today and we'll ship your order directly to your door!

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