{"id":117519,"date":"2024-08-28T22:14:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T05:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=117519"},"modified":"2025-01-23T08:08:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T16:08:17","slug":"what-are-engine-bearings-and-why-are-they-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-are-engine-bearings-and-why-are-they-important\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Engine Bearings and Why Are They Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column117519_e5b072-ad inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-917ca3  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-4be767\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117519_a1cc43-33\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engine bearings are the main supports for the major moving parts of an engine, reinforcing the operating loads and reducing the friction these parts generate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs of bad engine bearings include knocking noises in the engine, overheating, metal particles in the engine oil, and low engine oil pressure levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can take care of your vehicle&rsquo;s engine bearings by lubricating them properly, getting regular maintenance, and not letting the engine overheat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered how all the different parts of the engine are capable of moving without scraping against one another? You can thank engine bearings for that. These small yet significant auto parts do the heavy lifting and ensure engines operate smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Engine Bearings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bearings &ldquo;bear&rdquo; loads, thus, they&rsquo;re called &ldquo;bearings.&rdquo; When you think of bearings you might think of bearings with balls, needles, or rollers, but engine bearings don&rsquo;t have moving parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine bearings are the main supports for the major moving parts of an engine, reinforcing the operating loads and reducing the friction these parts generate. In other words, they affect the overall durability and longevity of an engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diagram-showing-engine-bearings-and-where-they-are-located-1024x442.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing engine bearings and where they are located\" class=\"wp-image-118489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diagram-showing-engine-bearings-and-where-they-are-located-1024x442.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diagram-showing-engine-bearings-and-where-they-are-located-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diagram-showing-engine-bearings-and-where-they-are-located-768x332.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diagram-showing-engine-bearings-and-where-they-are-located-1536x663.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diagram-showing-engine-bearings-and-where-they-are-located-150x65.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/diagram-showing-engine-bearings-and-where-they-are-located.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram showing engine bearings and where they are located | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Engine Bearings Usually Made Of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they&rsquo;re crucial when it comes to the functionality of the engine, engine bearings need to be durable and able to withstand high loads. Because of this, they&rsquo;re typically made of the following metals and alloys: babbitt, trimetal, and aluminum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Babbitt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Babbitt is one of the most commonly used materials in engine bearing manufacturing. It&rsquo;s a metal fashioned from lead, tin, and antimony. Its properties make it ideal for making soft shafts that run under moderate loads and speeds. Babbitt works with occasional borderline lubrication and oil starvation without failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trimetal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine bearings are also made of trimetal &mdash; a copper-lead alloy that&rsquo;s often made with tin. This alloy is stronger and more durable than babbitt, but it&rsquo;s also more expensive. Due to its make, it&rsquo;s prone to acid damage. This means it&rsquo;s often overlaid with babbitt, which is resistant to corrosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aluminum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another material that&rsquo;s used to make engine bearings is aluminum. These bearings are often made with aluminum alloys that contain small quantities of tin and silicone. The resulting alloy is more powerful and durable than both babbitt and trimetal, but it&rsquo;s also significantly more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aluminum bearings are best used for high-speed, high-load conditions. On top of that, they also do not contain toxic materials such as lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Can You Find the Engine Bearings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because engine bearings are designed to support the moving components of an engine, they can be found in many places. These locations will vary depending on the vehicle&rsquo;s make and model, but you can typically expect to find the main engine bearings in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-crankcase-located\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankcase\">crankcase<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column117519_950ec3-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column117519_950ec3-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117519_950ec3-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117519_950ec3-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117519_950ec3-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117519_950ec3-a6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117519_950ec3-a6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117519_3015a5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117519_3015a5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117519_3015a5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117519_3015a5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117519_3015a5-2f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column117519_3015a5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column117519_3015a5-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column117519_3015a5-2f inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nThe connecting rod bearings are at the base of the rod where it connects to the crankshaft. The camshaft doesn&rsquo;t usually have bearings on overhead cam engines but does have circular bearings on cam-in-block engines.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bad Engine Bearing Signs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common signs your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/main-bearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine bearings\">engine bearings<\/a> are starting to fail include strange noises coming from the engine, an overheating engine, the presence of metal particles in the engine oil, and low engine oil pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unusual Engine Noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2007-cobalt-hit-something-in-the-road-and-breached-the-oil-pan-1024x923.jpg\" alt=\"2007 cobalt hit something in the road and breached the oil pan\" class=\"wp-image-118490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2007-cobalt-hit-something-in-the-road-and-breached-the-oil-pan-1024x923.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2007-cobalt-hit-something-in-the-road-and-breached-the-oil-pan-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2007-cobalt-hit-something-in-the-road-and-breached-the-oil-pan-768x692.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2007-cobalt-hit-something-in-the-road-and-breached-the-oil-pan-1536x1384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2007-cobalt-hit-something-in-the-road-and-breached-the-oil-pan-150x135.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2007-cobalt-hit-something-in-the-road-and-breached-the-oil-pan.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This 2007 Cobalt hit something in the road and breached the oil pan and was driven until all the oil was gone and this happened. This engine seized up. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hear strange knocking noises coming from the engine, there&rsquo;s a chance the bearings are damaged and due for replacement. When the bearings get worn enough from oil starvation or general engine wear, you&rsquo;ll hear knocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch these videos to hear examples of engine knock:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Talon Engine Knock\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-hUhNhhu-oc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Searching for the Knock\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yOpMl93ksFU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overheating Engine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving parts in the engine rub against one another, they generate friction. Engine oil is pumped to the bearings to minimize friction. The oil prevents metal-to-metal contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Metal Particles in Engine Oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When bearings wear down from overuse, bits of metal break away from it. These bits can potentially mix with the engine oil, potentially causing serious damage to the engine if the problem isn&rsquo;t addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can send a sample of your engine oil to a laboratory for analysis (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackstone-labs.com\/products\/free-test-kits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Blackstone\">Blackstone<\/a> is one lab that does this). You can buy a kit and send them the oil and they will send you a report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Engine Oil Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The more damaged an engine bearing is, the more likely it is for engine oil to leak out. This reduces the overall levels of pressure in the oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taking Care of Your Engine Bearings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure your engine bearings last as long as possible, get regular oil changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Regular Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine oil should be changed every 5000 miles unless you&rsquo;re using full synthetic oil and the OEM manual calls for longer intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintenance is one of the most important things a driver needs to do. It&rsquo;s best to bring your vehicle to an auto shop for maintenance at least once every six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some commonly asked questions about engine bearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much is the engine bearing replacement cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of replacing your engine bearings will vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle. The number bearings that need to be replaced can also affect the replacement cost. 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