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Basic car Parts

1. Air cleaner/filter: Air is drawn through it. Contains a filter that blocks dirt before it can enter the engine.

2. Air intake manifold: Air is distributed into the combustion chamber.

3. Alternator: Takes over from the battery when the engine is running. Recharges the battery and supplies power to all electrical components.

4. Battery: Supplies the initial electrical power that starts the engine.

5. Brake fluid reservoir: The brake fluid level can be inspected by the plastic box or bottle by the fire wall on the driver side.

6. Carburetor: Most new cars now have fuel injected engines. Older vehicles have carburetors. This gadget mixes air and fuel in the proper ratio for burning in the engine's combustion chambers.

7. Coolant reservoir (tank): Holds hot coolant (antifreeze) that overflows from the radiator and also draws back into the radiator as it is needed.

8. Distributor: Distributes high voltage electricity to the spark plugs, one at a time.

9. Disc brakes: A metal disk that spins with the wheel that the brake pad uses to pressure against to stop.

10. Exhaust manifold: Set of pipes, one for each cylinder that conducts exhaust away from cylinders.

11. Fuel injection system: Sprays controlled amount of fuel directly into either the intake manifold or combustion chambers, resulting in a very precise air to fuel ratio that improves fuel economy.

12. Headlamps: Illuminating components on the front end of the vehicle.

13. Muffler: The interior "baffles" and tubes quiet the explosive release of exhaust.

14. Oil dip stick: The stick that's used to check the level of the motor oil.

15. Power steering reservoir: This reservoir contains fluid for your power steering system. Once the reservoir cap is unscrewed the cap will consist of a dip stick. This will identify the fluid levels.

16. Rear Axle: A shaft that connects the power from the transmission to the wheels.

17. Radiator: The device that helps to remove heat from the cooling system as coolant passes through it.

18. Suspension system: This system receives a great deal of punishment from the roads. This system consists of shock absorbers, struts, springs, and motor mounts, tires, tie rods, ball joints, control arms, torsion bar, strut rods, spindle and axles.