THE AUTOMOBILE

1. List the five main components of the Automobile. Frame/Body Engine Drivetrain Chassis

2. What is the purpose of the frame? The frame is the foundation of the Automobile. The Automobile is constructed around and supported by the frame or unibody structure

3. List the three types of frame arrangements Ladder frame X- member frame Unitized body

4. What is one advantage of unitized body? Less weight Easier to manufacture Better crash protection

Mid-size or Intermediate 5. List the five categories of body size. Large or Full-size Mid-size or Intermediate Compact Subcompact mini

6. List the eight common body styles. Two-door sedan Four-door sedan Convertible Hardtop Hatch-back Station Wagon Pickup Van

7. What is the purpose of the engine? It provides the power to move the vehicle by burning fuel It’s not a motor

8. List six systems used on the engine. The Emission System reduces or prevents pollutants from getting into the air. The Fuel system provides fuel and air to the engine. The Ignition system ignites the fuel in the engine. The Lubrication system circulates oil through the engine to prevent wear. The Cooling system removes destructive heat from the engine. The Electrical system provides electricity to the automobile.

Front engine, Rear engine, Mid-engine 9. What are three places in which an engine can be installed in the car? Front engine, Rear engine, Mid-engine

10. What is the purpose of the drivetrain? It transfers the power that the engine develops to the drive wheels. It normally does not include the engine.

11. What are the main components of the drivetrain? Transmission or Transaxle Driveshaft or Drive Axles Differential and Axle assembly Front or Rear Wheels

12. What are the three drivetrain arrangements? Front wheel drive Rear wheel drive Four wheel drive All wheel drive

13. What are two basic front wheel drive arrangements? Transverse mounted (sideways) engine Lengthwise mounted engine

14. What are the advantages of front wheel drive? Better road handling Less weight, more compact design No hump in the floor board

15. List three systems mounted to the chassis. The Brake system to stop the vehicle. The Steering system to turn the front wheels. The Suspension system to smooth out the ride.