• Question: I have keys but cannot open locks. I have a starter but cannot start. What am I?
• Answer: A car ignition.
• Question: I have teeth but don’t bite. I have a belt but don’t wear pants. What am I?
• Answer: A timing belt in an engine.
• Question: I spin without moving. I’m round but not a wheel. What am I?
• Answer: A motor rotor.
• Question: I have veins but no blood. I pulse but have no heart. What am I?
• Answer: A fuel injector.
• Question: I have eyes but can’t see. I’m bolted but not to the ground. What am I?
• Answer: A camshaft.
• Question: I’m often in the cold but I never shiver. I start with a spark but don’t ignite fire. What am I?
• Answer: A glow plug.
• Question: I have a chain but don’t hang. I’m powered but not by electricity. What am I?
• Answer: A timing chain.
• Question: I’m a conductor but not of music. I’m wound but not tired. What am I?
• Answer: An alternator.
• Question: I’m filled but not with air. I rotate but I’m not a fan. What am I?
• Answer: An engine crankcase.
• Question: I’m silent but make things roar. I have blades but don’t cut. What am I?
• Answer: An intake manifold.
• Question: I’m a belt but not for fashion. I have tension but no stress. What am I?
• Answer: A serpentine belt.
• Question: I have valves but not for water. I’m camouflaged but not in nature. What am I?
• Answer: An engine cylinder head.
• Question: I’m a housing but not for humans. I’m compact but house power. What am I?
• Answer: An engine block.
• Question: I’m a pathway but not for walking. I’m pressurized but not under stress. What am I?
• Answer: An exhaust manifold.
• Question: I’m a shield but not for defense. I dissipate heat but never sweat. What am I?
• Answer: A heat shield.
• Question: I’m a filter but not for water. I trap dirt but not in a vacuum. What am I?
• Answer: An oil filter.
• Question: I’m a connector but not for people. I conduct power but not electricity. What am I?
• Answer: A spark plug wire.
• Question: I’m a pulley but not for lifting. I rotate but don’t turn corners. What am I?
• Answer: A crankshaft pulley.

• Question: I’m a belt but not for holding pants up. I transmit power but don’t make noise. What am I?
• Answer: A drive belt.
• Question: I’m a magnet but not for attracting metal. I generate electricity but don’t have wires. What am I?
• Answer: A rotor magnet in an alternator.
• Question: I’m a path but not for walking. I’m pressurized but not stressed. What am I?
• Answer: An intake valve.
• Question: I’m a gear but not for changing clothes. I mesh with others but don’t gossip. What am I?
• Answer: A gear in a transmission.
• Question: I’m a piston but not for writing. I move up and down but don’t leave ink. What am I?
• Answer: A piston in an engine.
• Question: I’m a reservoir but not for water. I hold fluid but don’t spill. What am I?
• Answer: A brake fluid reservoir.
• Question: I’m a wire but not for electricity. I conduct movement but don’t carry current. What am I?
• Answer: A throttle cable.
• Question: I’m a sensor but not for touch. I detect oxygen but don’t have a nose. What am I?
• Answer: An oxygen sensor.
• Question: I’m a spark but not from a flame. I ignite but don’t burn. What am I?
• Answer: A spark from a spark plug.
• Question: I’m a valve but not for water. I regulate airflow but don’t control faucets. What am I?
• Answer: An EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve.
• Question: I’m a filter but not for coffee. I clean oil but don’t need a filter paper. What am I?
• Answer: An oil filter housing.
• Question: I’m a shaft but not for golf. I transfer power but don’t swing. What am I?
• Answer: A drive shaft.
• Question: I’m a sensor but not for sight. I measure engine speed but don’t have eyes. What am I?
• Answer: A crankshaft position sensor.
• Question: I’m a pump but not for water. I circulate coolant but don’t have a handle. What am I?
• Answer: A water pump.
• Question: I’m a seal but not for letters. I prevent leaks but don’t get licked. What am I?
• Answer: A gasket.
• Question: I’m a joint but not for bending. I connect shafts but don’t have knees. What am I?
• Answer: A universal joint.
• Question: I’m a bolt but not for tightening. I secure engines but don’t need a wrench. What am I?
• Answer: An engine mount bolt.
• Question: I’m a circuit but not for electricity. I control fuel but don’t have wires. What am I?
• Answer: An engine control unit (ECU).
• Question: I’m a paddle but not for rowing. I mix air and fuel but don’t splash water. What am I?
• Answer: A carburetor.

Another Motor riddles

• Question: I’m a magnet but not for sticking to the fridge. I create electricity but don’t attract metal. What am I?
• Answer: A stator magnet in a generator.
• Question: I’m a belt but not for holding clothes. I transfer power but don’t cinch tight. What am I?
• Answer: A timing belt.
• Question: I’m a coil but not for springs. I create sparks but don’t bounce. What am I?
• Answer: An ignition coil.
• Question: I’m a rod but not for fishing. I convert linear motion but don’t cast bait. What am I?
• Answer: A connecting rod in an engine.
• Question: I’m a sensor but not for temperature. I detect position but don’t feel touch. What am I?
• Answer: A throttle position sensor.
• Question: I’m a chamber but not for meetings. I compress air but don’t host discussions. What am I?
• Answer: A combustion chamber.
• Question: I’m a shaft but not for writing. I transmit power but don’t leave ink stains. What am I?
• Answer: A transmission output shaft.
• Question: I’m a chain but not for jewelry. I transfer motion but don’t adorn necks. What am I?
• Answer: A timing chain.
• Question: I’m a pump but not for inflating tires. I circulate oil but don’t fill air. What am I?
• Answer: An oil pump.
• Question: I’m a sensor but not for sound. I measure airflow but don’t hear whispers. What am I?
• Answer: A mass airflow sensor.
• Question: I’m a disc but not for playing music. I provide friction but don’t spin tunes. What am I?
• Answer: A brake rotor.
• Question: I’m a lever but not for lifting weights. I engage gears but don’t pump iron. What am I?
• Answer: A gear shift lever.
• Question: I’m a cap but not for wearing. I seal fluids but don’t shade eyes. What am I?
• Answer: A radiator cap.
• Question: I’m a nozzle but not for watering plants. I spray fuel but don’t hydrate soil. What am I?
• Answer: A fuel injector nozzle.
• Question: I’m a housing but not for humans. I encase gears but don’t provide shelter. What am I?
• Answer: A gearbox housing.
• Question: I’m a circuit but not for electricity. I control timing but don’t conduct current. What am I?
• Answer: An ignition timing circuit.
• Question: I’m a tube but not for drinking. I guide exhaust but don’t quench thirst. What am I?
• Answer: An exhaust pipe.
• Question: I’m a spring but not for bouncing. I dampen vibrations but don’t hop around. What am I?
• Answer: A suspension coil spring.
• Question: I’m a belt but not for fashion. I drive accessories but don’t cinch waists. What am I?
• Answer: A serpentine belt.

• Question: I’m a coil but not for springs. I create magnetic fields but don’t bounce. What am I?
• Answer: An ignition coil.
• Question: I’m a blade but not for cutting. I spin to create airflow but don’t slice. What am I?
• Answer: A radiator fan blade.
• Question: I’m a rod but not for fishing. I transmit power but don’t cast lines. What am I?
• Answer: A piston rod in an engine.
• Question: I’m a circuit but not for electricity. I regulate fuel flow but don’t conduct power. What am I?
• Answer: A fuel injection circuit.
• Question: I’m a sensor but not for touch. I monitor temperature but don’t have fingers. What am I?
• Answer: A coolant temperature sensor.
• Question: I’m a rotor but not for helicopters. I generate electricity but don’t fly. What am I?
• Answer: A rotor in an alternator.
• Question: I’m a hose but not for watering plants. I transfer coolant but don’t nurture flowers. What am I?
• Answer: A radiator hose.
• Question: I’m a chain but not for jewelry. I transfer motion but don’t accessorize. What am I?
• Answer: A drive chain.
• Question: I’m a valve but not for water. I regulate exhaust flow but don’t control faucets. What am I?
• Answer: An exhaust valve.
• Question: I’m a pump but not for inflating tires. I circulate coolant but don’t fill air. What am I?
• Answer: A water circulation pump.
• Question: I’m a belt but not for fashion. I transfer power but don’t cinch waistlines. What am I?
• Answer: An accessory belt.
• Question: I’m a gasket but not for sealing letters. I prevent leaks but don’t stick envelopes. What am I?
• Answer: An intake manifold gasket.
• Question: I’m a sensor but not for sight. I measure air intake but don’t have eyes. What am I?
• Answer: A mass airflow sensor.
• Question: I’m a nozzle but not for watering gardens. I spray fuel but don’t irrigate soil. What am I?
• Answer: A fuel injector nozzle.
• Question: I’m a lever but not for lifting weights. I engage gears but don’t do curls. What am I?
• Answer: A gear shift lever.
• Question: I’m a shaft but not for writing. I transmit power but don’t leave ink marks. What am I?
• Answer: A drive shaft.
• Question: I’m a seal but not for kisses. I prevent leaks but don’t get smooched. What am I?
• Answer: An engine oil seal.
• Question: I’m a pulley but not for exercise. I route belts but don’t promote fitness. What am I?
• Answer: An idler pulley.
• Question: I’m a filter but not for coffee. I clean air but don’t brew beverages. What am I?
• Answer: An air filter.

Getting over with Motor riddles

• Question: I’m a gear but not for fashion. I mesh with others but don’t accessorize. What am I?
• Answer: A transmission gear.
• Question: I’m a sensor but not for touch. I monitor oil pressure but don’t feel texture. What am I?
• Answer: An oil pressure sensor.
• Question: I’m a belt but not for holding pants. I drive the water pump but don’t cinch waists. What am I?
• Answer: A water pump belt.
• Question: I’m a coil but not for winding. I generate sparks but don’t form spirals. What am I?
• Answer: An ignition coil.
• Question: I’m a valve but not for water. I control fuel flow but don’t regulate taps. What am I?
• Answer: A fuel injector valve.
• Question: I’m a circuit but not for electricity. I manage engine timing but don’t conduct current. What am I?
• Answer: An engine timing circuit.
• Question: I’m a blade but not for cutting. I spin to create airflow but don’t slice through objects. What am I?
• Answer: A cooling fan blade.
• Question: I’m a piston but not for writing. I move up and down but don’t leave ink marks. What am I?
• Answer: An engine piston.
• Question: I’m a rod but not for fishing. I connect the piston to the crankshaft but don’t catch fish. What am I?
• Answer: A connecting rod.
• Question: I’m a pump but not for water. I circulate transmission fluid but don’t fill swimming pools. What am I?
• Answer: A transmission fluid pump.
• Question: I’m a hose but not for watering plants. I transfer brake fluid but don’t hydrate soil. What am I?
• Answer: A brake fluid hose.
• Question: I’m a shaft but not for writing. I transmit power but don’t leave pencil marks. What am I?
• Answer: A crankshaft.
• Question: I’m a magnet but not for sticking notes. I generate electricity but don’t attract paper clips. What am I?
• Answer: A rotor magnet in a generator.
• Question: I’m a sensor but not for sound. I measure engine speed but don’t detect noise. What am I?
• Answer: A crankshaft position sensor.
• Question: I’m a seal but not for envelopes. I prevent oil leaks but don’t stick letters. What am I?
• Answer: An oil seal.
• Question: I’m a nozzle but not for spraying paint. I inject fuel but don’t coat surfaces. What am I?
• Answer: A fuel injector nozzle.
• Question: I’m a lever but not for lifting weights. I engage gears but don’t perform curls. What am I?
• Answer: A gear shift lever.
• Question: I’m a belt but not for fashion. I transfer power but don’t cinch waistlines. What am I?
• Answer: An alternator belt.
• Question: I’m a filter but not for coffee. I clean engine oil but don’t brew beverages. What am I?
• Answer: An oil filter.