Engine Flashcard

Front

What is a car engine's job?

Back

Convert fuel into motion

Front

What are the four strokes of a four-stroke engine?

Back

intake, compression, combustion and exhaust

Front

A crankshaft's job in an engine is to:

Back

change linear motion into rotational motion

Front

A Timing belt or Timing chain links these two components together so that the valves are in synchronisation with the pistons:

Back

the crankshaft to the camshaft

Front

Three basic failures in an engine: bad fuel mix, lack of compression, and...

Back

lack of spark

Front

In a car engine's cylinder, valves let fuel in and exhaust out. The _________ moves these valves.

Back

camshaft

Front

A turbocharger is...

Back

a turbine that compresses the air travelling into the engine

Front

What happens when you turn the key to a car?

Back

spins the engine a few revolutions, starting the combustion process

Front

When a car's engine is running, power to operate the radio, CD Player, headlights and windscreen wipers comes from the...

Back

alternator

Front

What is one example of an external combustion engine?

Back

steam engine