Category AI Visibility Report
Engine Parts AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈28,137
Est. AI queries / month
19
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 19 buyer topics in Engine Parts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 28,137 AI queries per month.
- Mahle leads the AI shelf with 7.9% of brand mentions, followed by Clevite (3.4%) and Denso (3.3%). The top three hold 14.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “internal combustion engine parts” (top keyword “engine”, ~90,500 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (33.6% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahle | 867 | 7.9% |
| 2 | Clevite | 377 | 3.4% |
| 3 | Denso | 366 | 3.3% |
| 4 | Bosch | 293 | 2.7% |
| 5 | NGK NTK | 269 | 2.4% |
| 6 | Fel-Pro | 249 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Victor Reinz | 231 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Melling | 215 | 2% |
| 9 | Cummins | 196 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Honda | 177 | 1.6% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| internal combustion engine parts | ≈6,865 | engine | 90,500 |
| outboard engine parts | ≈5,406 | mercury marine outboard engine parts | 9,900 |
| engine swap parts | ≈5,383 | ls engine swap parts | 3,600 |
| marine engine parts | ≈5,269 | mercury marine outboard engine parts | 9,900 |
| lawn mower engine parts | ≈5,214 | parts of lawn mower engine | 1,600 |
| OEM engine parts | — | ford oem parts | 18,100 |
| rotary engine parts | — | rotary engine | 27,100 |
| aftermarket engine parts | — | aftermarket automotive parts | 14,800 |
| engine fuel parts | — | fuel pump car | 27,100 |
| car engine parts | — | car engine parts | 33,100 |
| engine component parts | — | car spark plugs | 27,100 |
| engine ignition parts | — | car spark plugs | 27,100 |
| V8 engine parts | — | v8 engines | 33,100 |
| engine block parts | — | engine block | 12,100 |
| performance engine parts | — | performance auto parts | 33,100 |
| diesel engine parts | — | diesel engine | 14,800 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 345 | 33.6% |
| mahle-aftermarket.com | 143 | 13.9% |
| briggsandstratton.com | 40 | 3.9% |
| marineengine.com | 31 | 3% |
| holley.com | 29 | 2.8% |
| hotrod.com | 22 | 2.1% |
| hedman.com | 16 | 1.6% |
| cummins.com | 15 | 1.5% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for engine parts?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Mahle (7.9%), Clevite (3.4%), Denso (3.3%), Bosch (2.7%), NGK NTK (2.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about engine parts?
GEOly estimates ~28,137 AI queries per month in this category across 19 buyer topics, led by “internal combustion engine parts”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for engine parts?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, mahle-aftermarket.com, briggsandstratton.com, marineengine.com, holley.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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