| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Actuators, Engine Block, Fluid Reservoir, Fuel Injector, Power Brakes |
Actuators receive signals from the powertrain control module and carry out adjustments needed based on the data the PCM received from the sensors.
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 fuel injector sprays fuel into the air stream that's being fed into the cylinder head via the intake valve. The timing and amount of fuel are regulated by the powertrain control module (PCM) which is the main computer that controls engine and transmission functions.
Power brakes multiply the force a driver applies to the brake pedal using a vacuum booster connected to the engine intake manifold. This provides for much higher hydraulic pressure in the braking system than could be generated by the driver alone. Antilock brakes (ABS) use speed sensors and adjust the brake pressure at each wheel to prevent skidding and allow the driver more steering control in slippery conditions.