car components

Question 1

What is the function of a battery?

Answer 1

Powers electrical components and starts the engine.

Question 2

How does a battery work?

Answer 2

Stores electrical energy and releases it when needed.

Question 3

Where is the battery located?

Answer 3

Typically in the engine bay, near the front.

Question 4

What is the function of an alternator?

Answer 4

Charges the battery and powers the electrical system.

Question 5

How does an alternator work?

Answer 5

Converts mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy.

Question 6

Where is the alternator located?

Answer 6

Attached to the engine.

Question 7

What is the function of a transmission?

Answer 7

Transmits power from the engine to the wheels and controls speed and torque.

Question 8

How does a transmission work?

Answer 8

Uses gears to adjust power. Manual transmissions require the driver to shift gears; automatics do it themselves.

Question 9

Where is the transmission located?

Answer 9

Beneath the vehicle, between the engine and driveshaft.

Question 10

What is the function of a radiator?

Answer 10

Cools the engine by dissipating heat from the coolant.

Question 11

How does a radiator work?

Answer 11

Coolant absorbs heat and is cooled in the radiator by airflow.

Question 12

Where is the radiator located?

Answer 12

Front of the engine bay, near the grille.

Question 13

What is the function of a fuel pump?

Answer 13

Sends fuel from the tank to the engine.

Question 14

How does a fuel pump work?

Answer 14

Creates pressure to move fuel to the engine’s injectors.

Question 15

Where is the fuel pump located?

Answer 15

Inside the fuel tank or along the fuel line.

Question 16

What is the function of an air filter?

Answer 16

Filters dirt and debris from the air before it enters the engine.

Question 17

How does an air filter work?

Answer 17

Traps contaminants to ensure only clean air reaches the engine.

Question 18

Where is the air filter located?

Answer 18

Near the engine, often in a box near the front.

Question 19

What is the function of a timing belt/chain?

Answer 19

Coordinates valve and piston timing.

Question 20

How does a timing belt/chain work?

Answer 20

Connects the crankshaft to the camshaft to open and close engine valves at the right time.

Question 21

Where is the timing belt/chain located?

Answer 21

Inside the engine, near the front.

Question 22

What is the function of windshield wipers?

Answer 22

Clears rain, snow, and debris from the windshield.

Question 23

How do windshield wipers work?

Answer 23

Wipers sweep across the windshield with an electric motor, accompanied by fluid spray.

Question 24

Where are the windshield wipers located?

Answer 24

On the windshield, controlled from the dashboard.

Question 25

What is the function of power steering?

Answer 25

Assists in turning the steering wheel.

Question 26

How does power steering work?

Answer 26

Uses hydraulic or electric systems to amplify steering effort.

Question 27

Where is power steering located?

Answer 27

In the engine bay, connected to the steering mechanism.

Question 28

What is the function of tires?

Answer 28

Provides traction, stability, and shock absorption.

Question 29

How do tires work?

Answer 29

Rubber grips the road, allowing movement and stopping.

Question 30

Where are the tires located?

Answer 30

Mounted on the wheels at all four corners of the vehicle.

Question 31

What is the function of a drive shaft?

Answer 31

Transmits power from the transmission to the wheels.

Question 32

How does a drive shaft work?

Answer 32

Spins to turn the wheels and enable movement.

Question 33

Where is the drive shaft located?

Answer 33

Beneath the car, connecting the transmission to the rear differential or front axle.

Question 34

What is the function of a differential?

Answer 34

Distributes power to the wheels.

Question 35

How does a differential work?

Answer 35

Allows wheels on the same axle to rotate at different speeds when turning.

Question 36

Where is the differential located?

Answer 36

Between the wheels, usually mounted on the axle.

Question 37

What is the function of a throttle body?

Answer 37

Controls air intake into the engine.

Question 38

How does a throttle body work?

Answer 38

Adjusts an airflow valve to regulate engine power based on the accelerator pedal.

Question 39

Where is the throttle body located?

Answer 39

Attached to the intake manifold.

Question 40

What is the function of headlights/taillights?

Answer 40

Illuminate the road and signal intentions to other drivers.

Question 41

How do headlights/taillights work?

Answer 41

Headlights provide visibility; taillights signal the vehicle's presence.

Question 42

Where are the headlights/taillights located?

Answer 42

Front (headlights) and rear (taillights) of the car.

Question 43

What is the function of shock absorbers?

Answer 43

Manage impact and reduce bounce from rough roads.

Question 44

How do shock absorbers work?

Answer 44

Dampen suspension motion to maintain smooth handling.

Question 45

Where are the shock absorbers located?

Answer 45

Near the suspension, at each wheel.

Question 46

What is the function of a clutch in manual cars?

Answer 46

Disconnects the engine from the wheels to shift gears.

Question 47

How does a clutch work?

Answer 47

Disengages the engine from the transmission during gear shifts.

Question 48

Where is the clutch located?

Answer 48

Between the engine and transmission, controlled by a pedal.