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34 Cards in this Set
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BATTERY |
Stores electricity in the vehicle.
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ALTERNATOR
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Generates electricity for the vehicle.
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DISTRIBUTOR
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Provides electricity for the spark plugs.
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SPARK PLUG
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Provides the spark that ignites the fuel/air mixture.
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CARBURETOR
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A device that mixes fuel and air and feeds the mixture into the cylinder |
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CAMSHAFT
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A shaft that operates the valves. |
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CONNECTING ROD
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A rod that connects the piston and the crankshaft.
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GEARBOX
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A box containing various gears to optimize power output to the drive shafts.
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RADIATOR
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Contains cooling water or coolant to cool down the engine.
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DRIVE SHAFT
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A shaft that turns the wheels.
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD
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A set of pipes through which exhaust gases exit the engine.
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FUEL INJECTOR
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A device that injects fuel/air mixture into the cylinder.
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PISTON
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This thing goes up and down the cylinder activated by the combustion of burning gases in the combustion chamber.
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COMBUSTION CHAMBER
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A space in the cylinder where the fuel/air mixture ignites and burns.
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MASTER CYLINDER
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Part of the braking system holding the brake fluid.
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POWER STEERING
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Usually electrically powered steering system.
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FLYWHEEL
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A large metal wheel attached to the crankshaft to level out the running of the engine.
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SUSPENSION
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All the springs and shock absorbers and tie rods that dampen the shocks to the vehicle when on uneven surfaces.
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INTAKE VALVE
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Opens to let the fuel/air mixture pass to the intake port.
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EXHAUST VALVE
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Opens to let the burnt-out exhaust gases exit the cylinder throught the exhaust port.
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ECU
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A central processor that controls the engine, its operations and emissions.
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EGR
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A system where exhaust gases are recirculated into the intake manifold.
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EGO SENSOR
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A sensor that measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust pipe.
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MAF SENSOR
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A sensor that measures mass air flow in the intake channel.
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ABS
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Stands for antilock braking system.
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MFI
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Stands for multi point fuel injection.
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DOHC
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Stands for double overhead camshaft.
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CRANKSHAFT
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A shaft that is connected to the lower end of the connecting rod to take on the turning motion.
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VIN
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This is short for the individual vehicle number by which the vehicle may be identified.
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TRUNK
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A place where you can store your luggage in the car.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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A panel containing all relevant instruments to control the vehicle.
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SPEEDOMETER
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A meter that indicates how fast you are traveling.
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TACHOMETER
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Shows the amount of revolutions per minute (RPM) your engine is doing.
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ODOMETER
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Shows the distance traveled.
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