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Motor Vehicle Words
Twenty Commonly Used Motor Vehicle Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Oily stuff to keep parts moving | grease |
| A technical term for oil or grease | lubrication |
| A carriage for moving people or goods | vehicle |
| A non-automatic vehicle | manual |
| A manual for a vehicle | handbook |
| A pedal used to increase speed | accelerator |
| A dynamo that generates a changing current | alternator |
| Part of the engine that mixes fuel and air | carburettor |
| The base frame of a motor vehicle | chassis |
| Transfers power from engine to drivetrain | clutch |
| Passes electric current to spark plug | distributor |
| Piece of rubber that transfers torque | fanbelt |
| Starts the combustion of fuel in the cylinder | ignition |
| Cylinder in a tube which moves against liquid or gas | piston |
| A cooling device which uses circulating water | radiator |
| Drum-shaped part of exhaust | silencer |
| Device to increase power produced by the engine | turbocharger |
| Pedal to reduce the speed of the vehicle | brake |
| Regular checks of a vehicle's function | servicing |