Essential Car Parts Vocabulary

What part of the car is responsible for starting the engine?

• Fuel pump

• Starter motor

• Battery

• Alternator

Which component helps to stop the car when you press the brake pedal?

• Fuel system

• Transmission system

• Engine system

• Brake system

What do you call the part that holds the car's wheels?

• Axle

• Suspension

• Chassis

• Wheel hub

Which part of the car provides power to the electrical systems?

• Fuel pump

• Battery

• Alternator

• Starter motor

What is the name of the part that allows the driver to steer the vehicle?

• steering wheel

• accelerator pedal

• gear shift

• brake pedal

Which component is used to inflate and deflate the tires?

• Car jack

• Wheel wrench

• Air pump or tire inflator

• Tire pressure gauge

What part of the car protects the engine from overheating?

• Oil filter

• Radiator

• Exhaust system

• Battery

What do you call the system that helps to reduce harmful emissions from the engine?

• Emission control system

• Turbocharger

• Cooling system

• Fuel injection system

Which part of the car is responsible for providing traction on the road?

• Engine

• Tires

• Brakes

• Steering wheel

What is the name of the part that connects the engine to the transmission?

• drive shaft

• oil pan

• flexplate or flywheel

• timing belt