26 Section 1 Introduction to Automotive Technology
Activities
1. Draw an automotive engine and drive train
and label the parts. Then describe how the
power is transferred from the engine to the
drive wheels.
2. Using information from the text, write
a report discussing any major vehicular
system.
3. Arrange a fi eld trip to tour an automobile
assembly plant or to an auto shop.
4. Measure and record all four tire air
pressure values on a car. Compare actual
pressure to those on the tire sidewall. Write
a report on how low tire pressure can
increase fuel consumption and tire wear.
Review Questions
Please do not write in this text. Place your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is an automotive system?
2. Automotive parts and systems can be
grouped into ten categories. Name them.
3. Which of the following is not part of an
engine?
(A) Block.
(B) Piston.
(C) Muffl er.
(D) Crankshaft.
4. Explain how an engine turns fuel into
power to move the car.
5. Most car engines are multi-cylinder
engines. True or False?
6. Describe the basic operation of a direct
gasoline injection system.
7. A diesel engine does not use spark plugs.
True or False?
8. The car’s electrical system consists of the:
(A) ignition, starting, lubrication, and
lighting systems.
(B) ignition, charging, lighting, and
hydraulic systems.
(C) lighting, charging, starting, and
ignition systems.
(D) None of the above.
9. The _____ system reduces the amount of
toxic substances released by the vehicle.
10. Summarize the major differences between
manual transmissions, hybrid drive
transmissions, and automatic transmissions.
11. A one-piece drive shaft rotates the drive
wheels on most front-wheel drive cars.
True or False?
12. A rear axle assembly contains two _____
and a(n) _____.
13. Explain the term transaxle.
14. The suspension system mounts the car’s
wheels solidly on the frame. True or False?
15. List four accessory systems.
16–25. Identify the parts and systems in the
illustration on the next page. Write the
numbers 16–25 on your paper. Then write the
correct letter and words next to each number.