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Pistons

You'll find reliable car pistons at GSF Car Parts to suit various vehicles. If you want to carry out some repairs to your engine at home or source your own parts to help keep the cost of professional maintenance down, our pistons are perfect. Enter the car's make and model or reg number in the search tool to see the correct type of pistons for your vehicle.

What is a Piston in a Car?

Pistons are a critical part of any internal combustion engine. The piston is vital in converting fuel to energy, allowing the vehicle to drive forward. Pistons have a thick metal plate that compresses gas inside the cylinders. The plate is the same size as the cylinders, so no fuel or air can escape around the sides. 

It starts at the top of the cylinder as the valves are opened to fill the cylinder with fuel and air. The piston is then forced downwards to compress this mixture of fuel and air. This compression creates a more powerful explosion when it is ignited by the spark plug. The force from this explosion moves the piston up, and the exhaust valve opens to allow the burnt fuel and fumes to leave the cylinder. Thus completing the cycle. 

This movement of the piston turns the crankshaft at very high speeds.

What happens when your Car Pistons Fail?

If one or more car piston fails, you'll notice a severe drop in power from your engine. In some severe cases, a cracked or damaged piston will seriously diminish the combustion process in the engine, causing it to cut out completely.

What Other Engine Parts do we Stock?

Our crankshaft drive spares are perfect for servicing and repairing your vehicle’s crankshaft, including pistons, crankshafts, and much more!

We also stock various engine parts for crankcases, crankcase drives, cylinder heads, engine mounts, including gasket sets, camshafts, and breather valves.

For other repairs or servicing on your car, we have a full range of car parts, from service, engine, transmission, exhaust, electrics, fuel and emissions, braking systems, and cooling and heating parts. All are sourced from our trusted and reliable auto partners.

Shop Pistons at GSF Car Parts Online and In-Store

All our pistons are from trusted brands in the motoring industry, so you can count on them to be reliable and of excellent quality. Plus, our low-price promise means you can always expect great value too.

We offer free UK delivery on all online orders over £25, plus 60-day returns*. We also know you want to get your car up and running as soon as possible, which is why we offer a Click and Collect service that allows you to get your new pistons in just an hour.

So, buy pistons from us with confidence today. Or if you’re close to one of our 180 store locations across the UK & Ireland, drop by. Our experienced staff will be able to direct you to the correct part for your vehicle.