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Cylinder
Houses the piston and where the combustion process takes place.
Intake Manifold
Distributes the air-fuel mixture to each cylinder evenly.
Crankshaft
Converts the reciprocating motion of pistons into rotational motion.
Throttle Body
Regulates the amount of air flowing into the engine.
Serpentine Belt
Drives various engine accessories such as the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor.
Camshaft
Controls the opening and closing of the engine's valves.
Valve
Regulates the flow of gases into and out of the combustion chamber.
Turbocharger
Increases engine power by forcing additional air into the combustion chamber.
Fuel Injector
Delivers fuel to the combustion chamber.
Catalytic Converter
Reduces harmful emissions by converting exhaust gases into less harmful substances.
Timing Belt/Chain
Maintains the timing between the crankshaft and the camshaft for proper engine operation.
Air Filter
Cleans the incoming air before it enters the engine's intake system.
Battery
Stores electrical energy to start the engine and power electrical components.
Piston
Converts the expanding force of gases into mechanical energy.
Connecting Rod
Connects the piston to the crankshaft and transfers motion.
Radiator
Dissipates heat from the engine coolant.
Alternator
Generates electricity to power the vehicle's electrical systems and charge the battery.
Oxygen Sensor
Measures the oxygen content in the vehicle's exhaust gases.
Spark Plug
Ignites the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber.
Thermostat
Regulates the engine's operating temperature by controlling coolant flow.
Exhaust Manifold
Collects exhaust gases from the cylinders and directs them to the exhaust system.
Mass Air Flow Sensor
Measures the mass of air entering the engine's intake system.
Fuel Pump
Delivers fuel from the tank to the engine's fuel injection system.
EGR Valve
Recirculates a portion of the exhaust gases back to the engine's intake to reduce NOx emissions.
Oil Filter
Cleans the engine oil from contaminants.
Oil Pump
Circulates engine oil to lubricate moving parts.
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
The vehicle's main computer responsible for controlling engine performance and emissions.
Knock Sensor
Detects engine knocking and allows the ECU to prevent it.
Coolant Pump
Circulates coolant through the engine and the radiator to remove excess heat.
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