Engine Performance Questions and
Answers with Complete Solutions
what component keeps the crankshaft and cam shaft sychronized ✔✔timing chain or belt
what component o the cooling system holds heat in the engine until it reaches normal operating
conditions ✔✔thermostat
what exhaust component reduces pollutants ✔✔catalytic converter
what lubricating system component circulates oil throughout the system ✔✔oil pump
what air induction system component contains a trhottle plate that controls engine speed
✔✔throttle body
what air induction system component carries air to each cylinder ✔✔intake manifold
what component of the air induction system prevents debris from entering the engine ✔✔air
filter
, when testing for vacuum what tool is used and what is its normal reading ✔✔vacuum gauge, 16-
20
what type of tool can be used to find leaks in the air induction system ✔✔smoke machine
what is the purpose of the throttle body on a modern engine ✔✔control air flow
what are three components of a modern exhaust system ✔✔exhaust manifold, catalytic
converter, muffler, exhaust pipe, tail pipe, heated o2 sensor
what is the purpose of a catlytic convertor in a modern exhaust system ✔✔remove pollutants
explain what would happen if you were to run an engine without an exhaust system ✔✔burnt
valves
what would happen if the exhaust system had a leak between the cylinder head and catalytic
convertor ✔✔effect engine performance
Answers with Complete Solutions
what component keeps the crankshaft and cam shaft sychronized ✔✔timing chain or belt
what component o the cooling system holds heat in the engine until it reaches normal operating
conditions ✔✔thermostat
what exhaust component reduces pollutants ✔✔catalytic converter
what lubricating system component circulates oil throughout the system ✔✔oil pump
what air induction system component contains a trhottle plate that controls engine speed
✔✔throttle body
what air induction system component carries air to each cylinder ✔✔intake manifold
what component of the air induction system prevents debris from entering the engine ✔✔air
filter
, when testing for vacuum what tool is used and what is its normal reading ✔✔vacuum gauge, 16-
20
what type of tool can be used to find leaks in the air induction system ✔✔smoke machine
what is the purpose of the throttle body on a modern engine ✔✔control air flow
what are three components of a modern exhaust system ✔✔exhaust manifold, catalytic
converter, muffler, exhaust pipe, tail pipe, heated o2 sensor
what is the purpose of a catlytic convertor in a modern exhaust system ✔✔remove pollutants
explain what would happen if you were to run an engine without an exhaust system ✔✔burnt
valves
what would happen if the exhaust system had a leak between the cylinder head and catalytic
convertor ✔✔effect engine performance
