| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Engine Block, Fluid Reservoir, Muffler, Oil Viscosity, Springs |
The engine (or cylinder) block is the large casing that contains the cylinders and many of the internal components of the engine.
The fluid reservoir stores the brake fluid that the master cylinder uses to maintain hydraulic pressure.
The muffler follows the catalytic converter and absorbs sound to help quiet load exhaust. It is followed by the exhaust pipe which is the final exit point for exhaust gas from the vehicle.
The primary component of the lubrication system is engine oil. Engines require oil blends with different thickness (viscosity) and additives depending on their operating conditions. Viscosity is rated using the format XW-XX with the number preceding the W (winter) rating the oil’s viscosity at 0 ℉ (-17.8 ℃) and the XX indicating viscosity at 100 ℃.
Suspension springs are made with wide gap coils of rigid steel cable and both hold the vehicle chassis up off the ground and absorb energy from wheel movement making for a smoother ride.