Vehicle Components

Name the 9 systems of the vehicle

Exhaust system
Support system
Engine
Steering system
Power train
Electrical system
Coolant system
Fuel system
Brake system

What is the purpose of the vehicle’s frame? (or chassis)

to support the body, engine, and other components of the vehicle

unibody design meaning

frame and body are one unit

what is this

body parts of a car

what are the four strokes in its power cycle of a four stroke engine

intake
compression
power
exhaust

what happens during the intake stroke

draws air and fuel into the combustion chamber

what is a suspension system

connects vehicle to wheels for smoother and enhanced driving

what is the battery

vehicle’s primary source of electrical power when the car is off. also needed to start the car

what does the voltage regulator do

controls amount of electricity that is generated

what does the alternator do

charge the battery and power the vehicle’s electrical system when the engine is running

battery

alternator

starter

The ignition system - what does it do?

delivers voltage that ignites the fuel - uses power from battery to ignite the spark plugs