Glossary / Engine

pistons

46 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Pistons are the parts inside an engine that push and pull to make the car move.

Technical Definition

Pistons are cylindrical components that move up and down inside engine cylinders, converting pressure into mechanical motion.

Hear It Discussed

"...It's got crankshaft, pistons, conrods, valves, camshafts. It's all in there."
Is this British EV startup going to change the game? #276 The Intercooler 03:15

"So last time they ran this car, the pistons were so strong that they somehow pressed through the brake pad backing plate and the pad, like cut holes in it, like Swiss cheese."
GTD vs GT3; Lambo Temerario Drive; Lemons Buttonwillow; More The Smoking Tire 09:25

"But what you're trying to do is work the pistons up and down a little at a time."
Automotive Tips to Reduce Repair Expenses from the Authority in Auto Repair Advice Under The Hood show 17:58