Lessons about car and car parts

[Val]

Are you a newbie when the main subject is car?
From time to time, I'll teach you something about cars and if you still have any doubts or something that you wanna know, just ask ok? Me or another member will help you.



Automobile: road vehicle that is motor-driven and is used for transporting people.
Trunk: place for stowing baggage.
Tail light: rear light.
Back fender: side rear part of the body that covers the wheel.
Quarter window: window pane situated approximately above the rear wheel.
Roof post: vertical structure that supports the top of the car.
Window: mounted pane of glass.
Door handle: part of the door used to open it.
Door: opening used to enter the passenger compartment.
Outside mirror: external mirror used for looking backwards.
Door post: vertical structures that encase the windows.
Hub cap: piece of metal covering the hubs.
Wheel: round object that turns around a central axel and allows the car to advance.
Front fender: side fore part of the body that covers the wheel.
Shield: movable apparatus that protects against bumps.
Indicator light: amber light that is used to signal changes in the car's direction.
License plate: piece of metal that carries a number used to identify the automobile.
Bumper: apparatus at the front and rear of a vehicle that protects the body from minor bumps.
Head light: front light of a car.
Grill: plastic or metal decoration over the radiator.
Hood: cover of the engine compartment at the front of a car.
Windshield wiper: movable device, made partly of rubber, that wipes the windshield and rear window of a car.
Outside mirror: external mirror used for looking backwards.
Windshield: the front window of a car.
Sun roof: movable part that allows the roof of a car to be partially opened.
Roof: upper part of a car, covering the passenger compartment.



Anatomy of an automobile: road vehicle that is motor-driven and is used for transporting people.
Trunk: place for stowing baggage.
Tail light: rear light.
Spare wheel: wheel of a car used to replace a damaged wheel.
Wheel: round object that turns around a central axel and allows the car to advance.
Transmission: automobile apparatus that transmits mechanical power to the wheels.
Muffler: device used to reduce engine noise.
Line shaft: axle on which mechanical power is transmitted to the wheels.
Body side moulding: decorative moulding on the side of a car.
Disk brake: mechanism that slows and stops a car by friction, by pressing a disk against the axel of a wheel.
Oil filter: device that removes impurities from oil passing through it.
Alternator: generator that produces an alternating current.
Radiator: apparatus that cools the motor.
Distributor: case that is used to fire the cylinders.
Battery: device that generates electric current.
Air filter: device that remove impurities from air passing trough it.
Windshield washer: liquid used to clean the windows.
Steering wheel: device used to handle a car in conjuction with steering and gear systems.
Windshield wiper: movable device, made partly of rubber, that wipes the windshield and rear window of a car.
Seat: type of armchair in the passenger compartment of a car.
Window frame: border around a window.
Rearview mirror: inside mirror used for looking backward.



Automobile (view from below): road vehicle that is motor-driven and is used for transporting people.
Radiator: apparatus that cools the motor.
Power steering: mechanism that automatically amplifies the movements of the steering wheel.
Line shaft: axle on which mechanical power is transmitted to the wheels.
Exhaust system: network of pipes through which spent gas is expelled.
Differential: gear system connecting the two axles of a car.
Gas tank: container used for storing extra gas.
Rear axle: bar that crosses the bottom rear part of a vehicle. The rear wheels are attached to its ends.
Shock absorber: device for reducing shocks.
Tire: band of rubber composed of a casing of textile and iron, covered with rubber and containing a air tube.
Hydraulic converter: device using static energy to modify the electric current.
Transmission: device carrying engine power to axles.
Crankcase: metal envelope protecting the clutch.
Oil pan: liquid tight metal envelope containing oil.
Master cylinder: type of container in which the piston is moving.



Automobile dashboard: the control panel of a car. Contains gauges used to measure speed, distance traveled, etc. It is generally located in front of the driver.
Rearview mirror: mirror used for looking backward.
Mirror: polished glass object that reflects an image.
Cigarette lighter: device used for lighting cigarette.
Vent: opening that allows air to circulate in the passenger compartment.
Glove compartment: storage compartment at the front of the passenger compartment.
Radio controls: button used to control the radio.
Heating controls: button used to control the different heating systems of a car.
Accelerator pedal: foot-operated control that accelerates a vehicle.
Brake pedal: foot-operated control that slows and stops a vehicle.
Steering column: set of mechanisms used for steering a car.
Turn signal level: control that operates the turn signals.
Windshield wiper controls: hand lever controlling the windshield wiper.
Instrument panel: set of dials and pictograms that give information on the state of a vehicle.
Sun visor: movable device that shields against the sun.

[Samson The Cat]

Mirror: polished glass object that reflects an image.
Cigarette lighter: device used for lighting cigarette.

Did you all write that? It kind of sounds like you.

Hydraulic converter: device using static energy to modify the electric current.

That doesn't seem quite right.

[Val]

Não, I didn't.
And about the Hydraulic converter, the quote refers to the systems from today. The hydraulic ones are electric and moved by oil.

[Val]

Front frame of an automobile: set of metal parts forming the framework supporting the font wheels.
Front frame: the front part of the frame of a car.
Brake: mechanism used to slow or stop a car.
Lower control arm: part of the framework that gives flexibility to a car.
Rubber pad: elastic plate that absorbs shocks.



Types of bodies: shell forming the exterior of a car.
Hatchback: two-door passenger compartment with a door at the back.
Sports car: small, two-seated automobile.
Four-door sedan: passenger compartment with four doors and four side windows.
Limousine: large, six-seated passenger compartment.
Convertible: car with a removable roof.
Hardtop: two-door passenger compartment.
Van: small vehicle used to carry baggage; a small van.
Pick-up truck: a small truck.



Automobile engine: apparatus that converts fuel to mechanical energy to power a car.
Air filter: device that removes impurities from air passing trough it.
PVC hose: vinyl tube.
Filter hole: cylindrical part forming the opening of the oil container.
Cylinder head cover: removable cover on the upper part of the motor.
Spark plug cable: cable connecting the spark plug to the distributor cap.
Spark plug cover: spark plug cover.
Spark plug: ignition device of an internal combustion engine.
Exhaust manifold: system that collects spent gases.
Dip stick: instrument that measures the level of oil in a motor.
Flywheel: wheel that, while turning, regulates the speed of the engine.
Engine block: set consisting the motor, the clutch and the gearbox.
Exhaust pipe: pipe through which spent gas is expelled.
Oil filter: device that removes impurities from oil passing through it.
Gas line: network of hoses that transports the gas.
Gas pump: device that moves gas from the gas tank to the engine.
Oil drain plug: cylindrical part that is removed to drain oil from the engine.
Radiator hose: treated rubber tube that connects the lines of a combustion engine.
Pulley: small wheel with a grooved rim, bitted with a belt, that turns the cooling fan.
Fan belt: piece of rubber that wraps around the pulleys and turns the cooling fan.
Water pump: device that circulates water through the radiator.
Fan: apparatus that feed in oxygen the engine's combustion.
Alternator: generator that enables current in both directions.
Distributor: case that enables engine's ignition.
Valve spring: mechanism that keeps the valve closed.

[Samson The Cat]

It's a shame that thread doesn't get replies. :(

[Val]

Nahhhhh...
this is the good point. The car fans are understanding the lessons!

[Val]

Types of motors: devices that transform different types of energy into mechanical energy, creating motion of an automobile.
Counterweight: weight that counterbalances the weight of the cylinder.
Piston rod: rod that transmits the movement of the pistons to the engine.
Crankshaft: collection of rods that transforms the rectilinear displacement of the pistons into rotary motion.
Piston: cylindrical part moving up and down un a tube that receives pressure from the fuel.
Flywheel: wheel that, while turning, regulates the speed of the engine.



Air filter: device that removes suspended particles from a liquid or gas.
Nut: metal part used to close the cover of the air filter.
Cover: metal part protecting the air filter.
PVC filter: vinyl filter.
Vacuum hose: tubes used to expel air.
Vacuum control: device that regulates pressure.
Shutter: jointed flap that regulates air intake.
Air intake: place where air enters to be filtered.
Heater pipe: hose that uses the heat of the motor to warm air that enters the filter.
Collar: adjustable metal circle that can be tightened to hold a hose in place.
Thermostatic valve: valve used to maintain a constant temperature.
Air filter: apparatus through which air is passed to remove impurities.
Clamp: collar that holds the cover in place.

[Val]

Filters for small motors: apparatus used to remove suspended particles from a gas or liquid.
Cover: piece of metal closing the filter.
Housing: metal casing protecting the filter.
Foam pad: a mass of spongy material used for filtering a liquid or gas.
Filter: surface pierced with little holes.
Washer: round, thin metal part, hollow un the center.
Gasket: lining that seals a joint.
Filtering element: part through which liquid passed to be clean of its impurities.
Pan: small container.
Cover: piece of metal closing the filter.
Wing nut: winged piece of metal, to be turned by thumb and finger.



Automobile battery: group of similar elements that generates an electric charge.
Negative terminal: place where a current conducting wire, the cathode, is attached.
Separator: partition that separates the compartments of a battery.
Plates and separator: thin, flat, rigid separator sheet.
Battery case: casing that protects the parts of a battery.
Positive terminal: place where a current-conducting wire, the anode, is attached.
Vent caps: row of screwed-on cylindrical pieces that close the openings of a battery.



Automobile spark plug: electric part generating sparks to ignite an internal combustion engine.
Ceramic insulator: pottery support for the parts that conduct electricity.
Terminal: place where a current-conducting wire is attached.
Spline: hollow channel.
Resistance: device that controls the strength of the current.
Ground electrode: current device that unites the electrodes.
Spark plug gap: space separating the current conductors.
Center electrode: central current conductor.
Gasket: spot where two part join together.
Spark plug body: metal part of the spark plug.
Hex nut: hexagonal piece of metal used to screw in a spark plug.



Types of brakes: apparatuses used to slow or stop a moving vehicle.
Drum brake: mechanism that slows and stops a car by fiction, by pression brake shoes against a drum.
Drum: cylindrical part attached to the wheel, against which the brake shoes are pressed to stop the car.
Brake lining: frictional part on the outside edges of the brake shoes.
Return spring: part of the brake mechanism that returns the brake shoes to their initial position.
Piston: cylindrical part that transmits the pressure to and receives pressure from the brake shoes.
Wheel cylinder: type of roller that applies a uniform pressure to the wheel then the brake is activated.
Brake shoe: part on which the brake lining is mounted.
Brake pads: part activated by the piston.
Wheel hub: central part crossed by the axel.
Stud: metal pin.
Disk: round, flat, piece of metal, pressed against the wheel to slow or stop the car.
Brake line: system liquid-transporting tubes.
Splash shield: protector that prevents dirt from fouling the braking system.
Disk brake: mechanism that slows and stops a car by friction, by pressing a disk against the wheel axel.

Any doubts until now?

[Val]

Tire: hollow, elastic casing enclosing an air-filled cavity.
Tread pattern: raised designs on the surfaces of a tire.
Side wall: side of the tire.
Radical body cords: arched frame of the tire.
Special high stiffness apex: filling material.
Bead wire: wire moulding a tire.
Belt: layers of different thicknesses that cover the frame of the tire.
Tread design: part of the tire that comes into contact with the road.



Windshield wiper: mechanical sweeper that wipes water off a windshield.
Arm: movable part.
Articulation: part that attaches the wipes blade to the arm.
Blade: part that supports the wiper and is attached to the wiper arm.
Wiper rubber: piece of rubber used to wipe the window.
Fluted shaft: grooved axle that rotates the wiper arm.



Automobile Jack: a device equipped with a crank that is used to raise an automobile.
Pivot: axis of rotation.
Lever: solid movable part attached to a fixed point, used to increase an applied force.
Crank: arm perpendicular to an axel, used to create circular motion.
Base: foot on which the jack rest.

[Val]

Types of shock absorbers: apparatus that reduce the force of shocks and vibrations.
Standard: standard model.
Heavy duty: model used for heavy vehicles.
Automatic level control: model that can be adjusted according to the size of a load.
Adjustable air shocks: model that can be inflated.
Overload: model that can be overload.



Gasoline pump: device used to dispense gas to car drivers.
Pump nozzle: apparatus at the end of the pump hose for pouring gas.
Trash can: garbage container.
Windshield washer: squeegee.
Pump attendant: person who pump gas.
Safety post: metal post that prevent car from coming too close to the gas pumps.
Oil display rack: storage rack for oil containers.



Service station: place where vehicles can be certified or repaired.
Office: room that serves as the office of a service station.
Repair shop: place where vehicles are repaired.
Air pump: instrument used to inflate tires.
Tires: hollow, air-filled casing made with rubber-covered fabric and steel.
Trolley: two-wheeled cart used to carry objects.
Ice dispenser: apparatus that dispense ice.
Toilets: washrooms usually equipped with a sink and toilet.

Any doubts???

[Samson The Cat]

For some reason I find those visual explanations somewhat funny. I can't tell why though.

[aloha]

well, I guess i´m too much the woman to remember all that when my car would broke (I hope it never will when I´m alone)

but the pics are funny

[Jocasta]

What sort of person needs a diagram of a service station?

[aloha]

hmmm, that´s what I also thought, but didn´t want to mention it
but I guess there sre really some people outside who have no idea, how or what they have to put into their car

[edawg99]

Originally Posted by Jocasta

What sort of person needs a diagram of a service station?

Americans...lol.

[Val]

Good observation!
Many drivers don't know at least start the car engine. Imagine if we tell them that the car have more or less 150.000 parts!!! I witnessed some drivers who didn't know that the oil of the engine would need to be changed after the expiration time. Then, they will also not know where is the place to change it. That's why I posted that pic. Don't you wanna see a driver wanting to change the car oil in the supermarket, do you?

[Val]

Semitrailer: heavy truck used to transport heavy goods.
Exhaust stack: pipe that expels smoke.
Marker light: lights that indicate the form and dimension of a vehicle.
Hood: cover opening from the body, situated at the front of a vehicle, over the motor.
Bumper: device at the front of the vehicle that protects the body from minor shocks.
Semitrailer: motorless wheeled vehicle meant to be towed.
Truck tractor: motorized wheeled vehicle for towing other vehicles.
Fender: part at the side of the body that covers the wheels.
Door mirror: mirror used for looking backwards.
Siren: apparatus that produces a powerful sound signal.
Wind deflector: apparatus that changes the airflow around a vehicle.



Refrigerated semitrailer: heavy truck for transporting goods that must be kept cold.
Refrigeration unit: cooling apparatus.
Vent door: movable panels used to regulate air intake.
Clearance light: lights that indicate the form and dimensions of a vehicle.
Upper side-rail: beam that runs the length of the upper frame.
Rear reflector: light-reflecting device that marks the back end.
Lower side-rail: beam that runs the length of the lower frame.
Support leg: support that holds the semitrailer in a horizontal position.
Sand shoe: piece of metal that protects the end of the support leg.
Front reflector: light-reflecting device that marks the front end.



Types of trucks (1 of 2): heavy truck used to carry heavy loads.
Truck tractor: motorized wheeled vehicle for towing other vehicles.
Semitrailer: motorless wheeled vehicle meant to be towed.
Trailer: motorless wheeled vehicle meant to be towed.
Articulated vehicle or road train: highway vehicle comprised of a tractor and two or more truck trailers.
Tank truck: closed tank for liquid.



Types of truck (2 of 2): Heavy truck used to transport heavy goods.
Truck: vehicle used to transport various materials.
Semi-trailer: motorless wheeled vehicle meant to be towed.
Semitrailer with rails: motorless wheeled vehicle with a load bearing system on each side. The semitrailer is meant to be towed.
Semitrailer flatbed: motorless, coverless wheeled vehicle meant to be towed.