Auto & Shop Flashcards
Overheating the engine can cause all of the following problems EXCEPT
improved fuel efficiency
The device that converts an automobile’s mechanical energy to electrical energy is called the
alternator
A primary advantage of the electronic ignition system over conventional ignition systems is that
the electronic ignition system requires a lower voltage to provide a higher voltage
The primary purpose of piston rings is to
seal the combustion chamber and allow the pistons to move freely
The crankshaft typically connects to a
flywheel
Which component allows the left and right wheels to turn at different speeds when cornering?
differential
If a car’s ignition system, lights, and radio don’t work, the part that’s probably malfunctioned is the
battery
A good tool to cut intricate shapes in wood would be a
coping saw
A two-stroke engine will normally be found on
snowmobiles, chainsaws, and some motorcycles
A belt sander would best be used to
finish wood
A car equipped with limited-slip differential
transfers the most driving force to the wheel with the greatest amount of traction
Big block engines generally have
more than 5.9 L of displacement
A good tool for spreading and/or shaping mortar would be a
trowel
Plumb-bobs are used to
check vertical reference
Rebar is used to
reinforce concrete
