Understanding Automotive Engine Parts: An Insider’s Perspective I’ve been around automotive parts—especially the engine side of things—for a fair share of years now. Frankly, it’s a world that never ceases to surprise me, even after all the grease-stained hands and late nights spent troubleshooting or validating specs. What you find is that beneath the complex surface of a car’s engine, every component plays a subtle but critical role—often overlooked unless you’re knee-deep in assembly or maintenance. Take pistons, for instance. I remember a project years back where we switched to a forged al…