Drive Right Companion - Delsea

NameDateidle: When the engine 1s running, but the cehicle is not it gear, it is in idle.oil pump: This is a device that forces oil from the oil pan to parts of the engine thatneed lubrication.radiator: This is the part of the cooling system that holds the coolant.water pump: This is part of the cooling system that pulls coolant from the radiatorand forces it-pumps it-through the engine's cooling passages.thermostat: This is part of the cooling system that opens or shuts at a certaintemperature to control the flow of coolant to the radiator.carburetor: This is an engine part that mixes air and gasoline and sends it as a mistfor combustion in the engine cylinders.fuel-injection system: This is a fuel-combustion system (replacing a carburetor) inwhich the exact amount of fuel-air mist is pumped under pressure to the enginecylinders.catalytic converter: This is the part of a vehicle's emission system that convertsharmful gases into less harmful gases and water.muffler: This is a device that reduces the noise from combustion sounds in theengine.,'\\.\17.v Maintaining the Control Systems'\\/Words and Ideaspower steering: This system uses a hydraulic pump and fluid to make steering easier.master cylinder: This is a device in the brake system from which brake fluid isforced to the wheel cylinders when a driver steps on the brake pedal.disk brake: This is part of the brake system that works as fluid pressure forces thepads against the sides of the rotating disk inside the wheel.drum brake: This is part of the brake system that works as fluid pressure forces thebrake shoes against the hollow cylinder drum inside the wheel.parking brake: This is a separate braking system with a lever or special pedal used tohold a parked car in place.belted tire: This is a tire that has special layers added around the tire for improvedstrength, performance, and mileage.radial tire: This is a tire that has layers that run straight across under the tire treadand strengthening belts of steel or other materials that circle the tire.102 Chapter 17 Maintaining Your Vehicle Unit 4 Being a Responsible Driver