Car Engine Quiz

What is the function of the intake stroke in a car engine?

• D) Pushing the spent mixture out through open exhaust valves

• B) Compressing the fuel and air mixture

• A) Igniting the fuel-air mixture

• C) Sucking in the air-fuel mixture

What is the purpose of the crankshaft in a car engine?

• A) Translating piston power out of the engine

• B) Carrying gas from the tank to the engine

• D) Converting the engine's mechanical energy into electricity

• C) Delivering electrical current to the spark plugs

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What is the role of the radiator in the cooling system of a car engine?

• C) Regulating coolant temperature

• D) Cooling the hot liquid for recirculation

• B) Capturing toxic chemicals in engine exhaust

• A) Carrying heat away from moving parts

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What is the function of the ECM (engine control module) in a car engine?

• D) Carrying heat away from moving parts

• C) Translating piston power out of the engine

• B) Directing core engine functions like spark timing

• A) Converting the engine's mechanical energy into electricity

What is the purpose of the oil pump in a car engine?

• D) Cooling the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts

• C) Delivering electrical current to the spark plugs

• B) Converting the engine's mechanical energy into electricity

• A) Keeping oil properly pressurized and flowing

What is the function of the exhaust manifold in a car engine?

• C) Collecting gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe

• D) Sucking in the air-fuel mixture

• B) Capturing toxic chemicals in engine exhaust

• A) Reducing exhaust noise

What is the purpose of the fuel pump in a car engine?

• D) Translating piston power out of the engine

• B) Carrying gas from the tank to the engine

• A) Cooling the engine by carrying heat away from moving parts

• C) Keeping oil properly pressurized and flowing

What is the role of the alternator in a car engine?

• B) Regulating coolant temperature

• A) Converting the engine's mechanical energy into electricity

• C) Sucking in the air-fuel mixture

• D) Reducing exhaust noise

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