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Glow plugs are used to help start diesel engines in cold weather. They can reach a temperature of more than 1000 degrees Celsius within a few seconds and literally glow with heat.
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The intake manifold's purpose is to evenly distribute the air/fuel mixture to the cylinders. The air is admitted to the combustion chamber on the intake stroke and is mixed with fuel from the injector, after which the combustion cycle continues.
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Not to be confused with the sewing component, a spindle connects to the control arms and holds the wheel hubs. They are also known as "steering knuckles."
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Wheel cylinders are found in drum brake systems on top of the wheels and serve to bring the shoes into contact with the drum.
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The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve keeps pollutants created by your engine from being released into the atmosphere.
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Axles are one of the key components of any wheeled vehicle, transmitting torque and maintaining the position of the wheels.
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Common rail direct fuel injection, or "fuel rails" for short, are governed by an ECU that electronically controls the fuel supply.
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The oil is extracted from the sump by an oil pump and conveyed into the engine block’s oil ducts via the oil filter. The oil then flows back into the oil sump from the lubrication points.
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The poppet valve, also known as a mushroom valve, consists of a hole, tapered plug, and valve stem.
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The air conditioning compressor is at the heart of your climate control unit. It first pressurizes the refrigerant in the system and then circulates it through the system.
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This is a major component of the braking system for your vehicle. When you apply the brakes, the brake disks clamp to the rotor, slowing the car down.
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Simply put, a clutch is a connection between a vehicle's engine and its wheels. It transfers the power generated by the engine through the transmission to the wheels to make your car move forward. It also detaches the engine from the transmission when stopping.
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An engine component, the camshaft, is needed to open and close the engine valves. It consists of a metal shaft that is placed in line with the engine cylinders.
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A blower motor moves either hot or cool air (depending on your air-conditioning selection) through the vents of your car and into the cabin.
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Exhaust manifold gaskets are necessary to provide a seal between the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head.
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The engine control unit helps to ensure that a car's engine is running optimally and efficiently at all times. It does this by using a number of actuators.
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A head gasket is placed between the cylinder head and the engine block. It forms a tight seal to enclose the combustion process in the engine. It also stops oil and coolant fluid from mixing.
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The ignition coil is found in a vehicle's ignition. It carries low volts from the battery and turns them into thousands of volts that cause a spark in the spark plug. This then ignites the fuel.
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CorrectHoses (coolant, fuel, and more)
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A range of hoses can be found all over a vehicle, including those that carry fuel, coolant, and oil.
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Alternators are used to charge the battery and power the electrical system when the engine is on.