Engines
What type of engine is in most vehicles on the road?
Internal Combustion engine
Why is the water pump important?
Pump coolant throughout the cooling system
The drive belt turns what in the electrical system? (Serpentine Belt)
Alternator
The cabin air filter filters out impurities in the air.
(True or False)
True
What motor oil will you use for a car with high mileage?
High- Mileage oil
What does the Number signify when looking at engine ? (v6) (Inline 4 )( H4)
Cylinder Number
What sensor reads temperature?
Temperature sensor
What does the Alternator do?
Charge the battery and supply the car with electricity
What opens and closes inside of the head of the engine to allow fuel into the cylinder and exhaust gasses out?
valves
Where do you put coolant in a car?
The one that says coolant or radiator cap when the engine is cold
Why is oil important?
Lubricates moving parts
The Radiator does what?
Heat exchange
In the car what component stores electricity?
Battery
Where does the heat from inside your car come from?
Heater Core
What does (-20) mean when looking at the SAE grade of your oil (0w-20)?
High Temperature Viscosity
The crankshaft converts linear motion into what
Rotational Motion
What is the purpose of coolant?
Must name all 3
Prevent freezing/boiling
Inhibit corrosion
Lubricate the water pump
What color and symbol corollate to the negative/ground in a cars electrical system?
Black -
The air conditioning system does what?
Makes the interior of your car cold
Removes Moisture from inside the cabin
What is the radiator caps function?
Maintain constant pressure in cooling system
How do you check oil in a car?
Oil Dip Stick
What is the purpose of the cooling system?
Remove excess heat from engine
What is the voltage of a battery when the car is off
12.6V
What does the first number and the w when looking at the SAE grade represent (0w-30)?
Low Temperature Viscosity
What are the 4 strokes of an engine
Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust