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Thelibrary of Congress.) of The Engine. This Burning Occurs Inside Cylinders, Which Contain Pistons. The

The document summarizes the key systems and components of an automobile engine. It describes the engine's internal combustion process using pistons and a crankshaft powered by gasoline fuel. It then explains the vehicle's fuel, exhaust, cooling, lubrication, electrical, transmission, and chassis systems which work together to deliver power from the engine to the wheels.

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Thelibrary of Congress.) of The Engine. This Burning Occurs Inside Cylinders, Which Contain Pistons. The

The document summarizes the key systems and components of an automobile engine. It describes the engine's internal combustion process using pistons and a crankshaft powered by gasoline fuel. It then explains the vehicle's fuel, exhaust, cooling, lubrication, electrical, transmission, and chassis systems which work together to deliver power from the engine to the wheels.

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Engine.

The engine—the "heart" of the automobile—operates on internal combustion, meaning the fuel
used for its power is burned inside Karl Friedrich Benz in his first automobile. (Reproduced courtesy of
theLibrary of Congress.)of the engine. This burning occurs inside cylinders, which contain pistons. The
pistons are attached, via a connecting rod, to a crankshaft. Gasoline, the most common automobile fuel,
is pulled into the cylinder by the vacuum created as the piston moves down through the cylinder

Fuel system. Gasoline must be properly mixed with air before it can be introduced into the cylinder. The
combination of gasoline and air creates a greater explosion. The fuel pump draws the gasoline from the
gas tank mounted at the rear of the car. The gasoline is drawn into a carburetor on some cars, while it is
fuel-injected on others.

Exhaust system. After the fuel is burned in the pistons, the gases and heat created must be released
from the cylinder to make room for the next intake of fuel. The exhaust system is also responsible for
reducing the noise caused by the explosion of the fuel.

Cooling system. The cooling system also maintains the engine at a temperature that will allow it to run
most efficiently. A liquid-cooled system is most commonly used. The explosion of fuel in the cylinders
can produce temperatures as high as 4000°F (2204°C). Liquid-cooling systems use water (mixed with an
antifreeze that lowers the freezing point and raises the boiling point of water) guided through a series of
jackets attached around the engine.

Lubrication. Without the proper lubrication, the heat and friction created by the rapid movements of
the engine's parts would quickly cause it to fail. At the bottom of the engine is the crankcase, which
holds a supply of oil. A pump, powered by the engine, carries oil from the crankcase and through a
series of passages and holes to all the various parts of the engine.

Electrical system. Electricity is used for many parts of the car, from the headlights to the radio, but its
chief function is to provide the electrical spark needed to ignite the fuel in the cylinders. The electrical
system is comprised of a battery, starter motor, alternator, distributor, ignition coil, and ignition switch.

Transmission. Once the pistons are firing and the crankshaft is spinning, this energy must be converted,
or transmitted, to drive the wheels. The crankshaft spins only within a limited range, usually between
1,000 to 6,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). Although the wheels spin at far lower rpms, the range at
which they spin is wider (to accommodate the wide range of driving speeds of an automobile). The gears
of the transmission accomplish the task of bringing down the fast-spinning input from the crankshaft to
the smaller number of rpms needed by the wheels.

Chassis. The chassis is the framework to which the various parts of the automobile are mounted. The
chassis must be strong enough to bear the weight of the car, yet somewhat flexible in order to sustain
the shocks and tension caused by turning and road conditions. Attached to the chassis are the wheels
and steering assembly, the brakes, the suspension, and the body.

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