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| The ______ ___links the piston to the crank shaft. |
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Connecting Rod
(Think "links" "connects") |
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| The ____ uses various gear combinations, or ratios, to multiply engine speed and torque to accommodate driving conditions. |
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| The ___ ___ is the hollow area between the top of the piston and the bottom of the cylinder head. |
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Combustion Chamber
(Think "empty space" "chamber") |
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| ____ ____ lets the driver change gear ratios to better accommodate driving conditions. |
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Manual Transmission
(Keyword "driver") |
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| The ___ controls the opening of the valves. |
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| ____ ____ uses an internal hydraulic system and, sometimes, electronic controls to shift gears. |
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Automatic Transmission
(Think "controls to shift gears) |
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| ____ ride on the camshaft and transfer motion to the other parts of the valve train. |
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| The ___ ___ transfers power from the transmission to the rear axle assembly. |
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| ___ ____ keep the valves closed when they do not need to be open. |
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| The ___ ___ ____ contains a differential and two axles. |
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| The ___ changes the reciprocating motion of the piston and rod into useful rotary motion. |
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Crankshaft
(Think of the motion "crank") |
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| A ____ is a set of gears and shafts that transmit power from the drive shaft to the axles. |
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| ____ open and close to control the flow of the air-fuel mixture and the exhaust gasses. |
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Valves
(Think...well "valves") |
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| The ____ consists of a transmission and a differential in a single housing. |
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| The ____ ___ covers and seals the top of the cylinder. |
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Cylinder Head
(Think "top") |
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| The ___, ___, and ___ systems are the moveable parts of the chassis. |
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| Steering, Suspension, and Brake systems |
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| to monitor and control various systems in the vehicle. |
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| The function of the automotive computer system |
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| to allow the wheels and tires to move up and down with little effect on body movement. |
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| The purpose of an automotive suspension system |
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| The percentage of air and fuel |
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| The __ ___ allows the driver to control the vehicle direction by turning the wheels left or right. |
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| Modern gasoline systems use a control module, ___, and electrically-operated injectors to meter fuel into the engine. |
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| The ___ ___ produces friction to slow or stop the vehicle. |
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| The ___ ___ controls air flow, engine speed and engine power |
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Throttle Valve
(Think "speed" "throttle", "air flow" "valve") |
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| Air conditioner, power seats, power windows, rear window defogger, sound system. |
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| Five common accessory systems |
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| The ___ fuel system uses an engine vacuum to draw fuel into the engine. |
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| Seat belts, Airbags, Security Systems |
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| Three automotive safety systems |
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| ___ ___ ___ are used to reduce the amount of toxic substances produced by and engine. |
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| Emission Cotrol System (Think "toxic" "gas" "emission") |
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| The___ ___ ___ quiets the noise created during engine operation |
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| Automotive Engine Exhaust |
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| The ___ ___ pulls oil out of the pan and pushes it to various part of the engine, |
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| The ____ ____ ____ reduces friction and wear between parts. |
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| Automotive Lubrication System |
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| The cooling system ___ controls coolant and engine temperatures; located at the top of the radiator. |
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| An ___ ___ draws cool air through the radiator. |
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Engine Fan
(Think "cool air" "fan") |
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| The ___ ___ forces coolant through the inside of the engine and radiator. |
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| An ___ ___ ___ prevents engine damage and wear. |
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| Automotive Cooling System |
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| A ____ provides the electricity for the starting system. |
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| The ___ ___ has a powerful electric motor that rotates the engine crankshaft until the engine fires and runs on its own power. |
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| The ignition system's control module ___ sensor signals in order to trigger the ignition coil. |
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| The ____ ___ is used to ignite the spark plugs. |
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| must produce the correct amount of air and fuel |
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| functions of a modern automotive fuel system |
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Sensor- produce and modify electrical systems
Control module- controls various output devices
Activators- move parts when controlled by the control module |
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| Three major parts of an automotive computer system and their functions |
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| The word ______ somes from the latin words "self" and "moving" |
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| The smallest removable part on a car |
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| Refers to an electrical or electronic system part |
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| A set of fitted parts designed to complete a function |
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| The application of math, physics, science, and other subjects |
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| A group of related parts and assemblies that perform a specific function |
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| support and enclose the vehicle |
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| provides dependable, efficient power for the vehicle |
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| monitor and control various vehicle systems |
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| provides a combustible air-fuel mixture to power the engine |
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| generates and/or distributes the power needed to operate the vehicle's electrical and electronic components |
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