Basic Parts of a Gasoline Car Engine

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What is the function of the piston in a car engine?
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The piston moves up and down inside the cylinder to help turn the crankshaft and drive the car.
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What does the crankshaft do in a gasoline car engine?
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The crankshaft converts the up and down motion of the pistons into rotational motion to turn the wheels.
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What is the role of the spark plug in a gasoline engine?
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The spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in the engine's cylinders to power the car.
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What is the purpose of the camshaft in an engine?
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The camshaft opens and closes the engine's valves in sync with the pistons' movement.
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How does the fuel injector work in a gasoline car engine?
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The fuel injector sprays a fine mist of fuel into the engine's cylinders for combustion.
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What does the cylinder do in a car engine?
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The cylinder houses the piston and where the combustion of fuel takes place.
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What function does the engine block serve?
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The engine block is the main framework of an engine where cylinders and other components reside.
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Why is the oil pan important in a car engine?
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The oil pan stores engine oil, which lubricates engine parts to reduce friction.
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What is an air filter used for in a gasoline engine?
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The air filter cleans the air entering the engine to prevent debris from damaging the engine.
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What does an exhaust manifold do?
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The exhaust manifold collects exhaust gases from the engine's cylinders and directs them to the exhaust pipe.
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How does a radiator help a gasoline engine?
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The radiator dissipates heat from the engine coolant to prevent overheating.
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What is the purpose of the timing belt in an engine?
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The timing belt synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft to ensure engine valves open and close at the right times.
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What role does the throttle body play in an engine?
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The throttle body controls the amount of air entering the engine, affecting engine power and speed.
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What is the intake manifold's function?
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The intake manifold distributes air into the engine's cylinders for combustion.
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Why are engine valves important in a gasoline car engine?
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Engine valves open and close to allow air/fuel mixture in and exhaust gases out of the cylinders.
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