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The transmission's job is to <code>_________</code>.

The transmission system in a vehicle is responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels and matching the engine speed to the desired speed of the vehicle, which is controlled by the driver. The transmission helps the vehicle to accelerate, decelerate, and maintain a consistent speed while driving.

 However, the exact mechanism of how a transmission works may vary depending on the type of vehicle and transmission system. Some vehicles have manual transmissions where the driver manually selects the gears, while others have automatic transmissions where the gears are selected automatically by the transmission system based on the vehicle's speed and load. Additionally, some vehicles may have continuously variable transmissions (CVT) which use a belt and pulley system to provide an infinite number of gear ratios.

Split the power between front and rear drive axles.

Match engine speed to the desired vehicle speed.

If your car has a fuel injection system, which of the following will it NOT need?

A carburetor does not need a fuel injection system since the fuel injection system forces the gas/air mixture into each of the cylinders.

The four strokes of a four-stroke engine cycle are (in the correct order) <code>_________</code>.

During the intake step, the engine receives fuel to burn. Then the fuel is compressed, then the fuel is burned (power), then the exhaust is released.

What is the CORRECT sequence of a four-stroke cycle gas engine?

The correct sequence of a four-stroke cycle gas engine is as follows:
 - Intake stroke: The intake valve opens, and the piston moves downward, drawing in a mixture of air and fuel into the combustion chamber.
 - Compression stroke: Both the intake and exhaust valves are closed, and the piston moves upward, compressing the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber.
 - Power stroke: At the top of the compression stroke, the spark plug ignites the compressed air-fuel mixture, causing a controlled explosion. The explosion forces the piston back down, generating power that is transferred to the crankshaft.
 - Exhaust stroke: Once the power stroke is complete, the exhaust valve opens, and the piston moves upward, pushing the burned gases out of the combustion chamber and into the exhaust system.
 This sequence-intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes—repeats continuously as the engine runs, allowing for the efficient conversion of fuel into mechanical energy.

Intake stroke, power stroke, compression stroke, exhaust stroke.

Compression stroke, intake stroke, exhaust stroke, power stroke.

Power stroke, compression stroke, intake stroke, exhaust stroke.

Intake stroke, compression stroke, power stroke, exhaust stroke.

The function of a catalytic converter is primarily <code>_________</code>.

The catalytic converter converts pollutants into less harmful substances.

Control the amount of gasoline that flows into the engine.

Force air into the engine for better acceleration.

Change pollutants into substances that are less harmful.

Improve the starting power of the automobile.

Moderated by the voltage regulator, system voltage during regular car operation is around <code>_________</code>.

Normally, the system voltage is around 14.5 volts. Car accessories increase the demand on the system (dropping the voltage) but this is compensated by the voltage regulator, which increases the alternator's output until the system voltage is back to approximately 15.

Brake systems are hydraulically operated, meaning that they are operated by <code>_________</code>.

A car's braking system is controlled by the movement of pressurized liquids.

The part of the tire that grips the rim of the wheel is the <code>_________</code>.

The bead is the inner edge of a tire. It is normally made with high-strength rubber and is reinforced with steel wire.

What role does the coil wire play in an ignition system?

The coil wire in an ignition system is responsible for transmitting high voltage from the ignition coil winding to the distributor cap. The distributor cap then distributes the high voltage to the individual spark plug wires, which ultimately deliver the voltage to the spark plugs for ignition. The coil wire acts as a bridge between the coil and the distributor cap, ensuring the efficient transfer of high voltage to the ignition system components.

Transmits voltage from the distributor cap to the spark plug.

Transmits voltage from the coil winding to the distributor cap.

Generates the signal that operates the ignition module.

What part of a car's exhaust system is responsible for turning the toxic components of engine exhaust into less toxic compounds?

After being collected in the exhaust manifold, exhaust gases are then sent to the catalytic converter where toxic pollutants are converted into less toxic compounds by catalyzing a redox reaction.

ASVAB Automotive Knowledge: Everything You Need to Know

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