Parts of a Car Flashcards

1
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Engine

A

The big part that makes the car go by burning fuel

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2
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Transmission

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The part that tells the engine how hard to work and to change speeds

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3
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Alternator

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Keeps the battery charged while the car is running

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4
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Radiator

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Keeps the car from getting too hot by cooling it down

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5
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Fuel pump

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Sends fuel from the tank to the engine

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6
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Air filter

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Cleans the air going into the engine

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7
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Spark plugs

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Ignite the fuel to make the engine run

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8
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Exhaust

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Takes away the gases produced by the engine

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9
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Brake system

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Helps the car stop by using pads and discs

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10
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Suspension

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The system that keeps the ride smooth by absorbing bumps and shocks

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11
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Drive shaft (propeller shaft)

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Transfers power from the engine to the wheels

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12
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Differential

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Allows the wheels to spin at different speeds, especially useful when turning

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13
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What is it that tells the car how hard to work?

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Transmission

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14
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What makes the engine run (by igniting the fuel)?

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Spark plugs

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15
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The ride in a car is smooth thanks to the

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Suspension

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16
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When the car is running, the battery is kept charged by the

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Alternator