1. THE AUTOMOBILE

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

4. 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

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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.

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

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

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

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

33. 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.