Engine Parts
What is the part called that connects the piston to the connecting rod?
Wrist Pin
Is the coolant temperature sensor an input or output to the ECM?
Input
What stroke is it when the spark plug fires?
Power Stroke
What is the term for when an engine is adding too much fuel into the cylinders?
Rich
What is the most valuable sports team?
Kansas City Chiefs
What is the part called that open and closes the engine valves?
Camshaft
Where is the throttle position sensor located?
On the throttle pedal
What two types of rings does a piston use?
Compression and Oil
What is the term for when a piston gets stuck or welds itself inside the cylinder?
Seized
While diagnosing a potential vacuum leak. Use this fluid while monitoring your fuel trim readings.
Water
What is the part called that holds the valves?
Cylinder Head
What would happen if the crankshaft position sensor failed?
Engine cranks but won't start
How many volts are produced by the spark plug?
15,000 volts
What is the term for when combustion gases flow past the piston into the engine crankcase?
Blow-by
A dirty MAF sensor will result in a __________ Fuel trim reading.
What is Lean?
What does ECM stand for?
Electronic Control Module
Is the fuel injector an input or output to the ECM?
Output
What year was the first four stroke engine invented?
1862
What is the term for when the cylinder fills with liquid and prevents the piston from moving?
Hydraulic Lock
When a MAF sensor system fails the vehicle will revert to this type of air measurement system.
What is speed density?
What is the part called prevents the crankshaft from moving horizontally?
Thrust Bearing or Thrust Washer
What would happen if the camshaft position sensor failed?
Engine would start but run rough/misfire
What angle are engine valves cut to?
45 degrees
What is the term for when the intake valve opens during the last part of the exhaust stroke to help flush the dead gases out of the cylinder?
Valve overlap or Scavenging
Air leaks before the Mass Air Flow sensor typically cause the engine to run poorly.
What is normal? (The only problem is unfiltered air being drawn into the engine.)