Vehicle Introduction Crossword

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  1. 3. A hydraulic fluid coupling used in automatic transmissions to engage/disengage engine power.
  2. 7. The proportion of air to fuel mixed for combustion (ideal ratio is 14.7:1).
  3. 10. A driver-operated mechanical device used in manual transmissions to disconnect the engine from the transmission during shifts.
  4. 13. The third stroke where the spark plug ignites the compressed mixture forcing the piston down.
  5. 15. A mechanical assembly that splits torque and allows drive wheels to rotate at different speeds during turns.
  6. 16. A compensation structure where technicians are paid a predetermined labor time value per job regardless of actual time spent.
  7. 17. Four-Wheel Drive / All-Wheel Drive; systems capable of delivering engine torque to all four wheels simultaneously.
  8. 19. A mixture of antifreeze and water that absorbs engine heat and dissipates it through the radiator.
  9. 20. A rotating shaft with lobes that open and close the intake and exhaust valves.
  10. 23. Onboard microprocessors managing the engine (ECM) body features (BCM) and transmission (TCM).
  11. 24. An engine positioned front-to-rear within the engine bay.
  12. 26. The action of squeezing the air-fuel mixture within an engine cylinder to increase power and combustion efficiency.
  13. 28. The group of components (transmission driveshaft differential axles) that deliver power to the drive wheels.
  14. 29. The main rotating shaft that converts the up-and-down motion of the pistons into rotational motion.
  15. 32. A condition in FWD vehicles where sudden acceleration causes the vehicle to pull or dart to one side.
  16. 35. A historic Ford vehicle produced from 1908–1926 that pioneered mass production and the modern assembly line.
  17. 37. An emissions control device in the exhaust system that burns off unburnt fuel and reduces harmful pollutants.
  18. 39. A modern vehicle design where the chassis structure is integrated directly into the body frame.
  19. 40. The customer-facing shop employee who acts as the communication link between customers and technicians.
  20. 41. An older mechanical device used to mix fuel and air entering the engine intake.
  21. 43. A fuel delivery system that sprays fuel at high pressure directly into the combustion chamber.
  22. 44. The second stroke where the piston rises to compress the air-fuel mixture.
  23. 45. Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations enacted to improve vehicle fuel efficiency.
  24. 46. A drivetrain layout where power is transferred to the rear wheels via a driveshaft.
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  1. 1. Air-filled rubber tires designed to cushion the vehicle's ride.
  2. 2. The specific sequential order in which each cylinder ignites its fuel.
  3. 4. A unit combining the transmission and differential into a single housing.
  4. 5. Electronic solenoids that spray precise amounts of fuel into the engine.
  5. 6. The group of components (transmission driveshaft differential axles) that deliver power to the drive wheels.
  6. 8. An engine that generates power by burning fuel inside its cylinders.
  7. 9. The foundational design for the modern four-stroke internal combustion engine.
  8. 11. Continuously Variable Transmission / Dual-Clutch Transmission; modern automated transmission designs offering improved efficiency.
  9. 12. The first engine stroke where the intake valve opens to draw the air-fuel mixture into the cylinder.
  10. 14. Original Equipment Manufacturer; companies that produce original factory vehicle parts or complete vehicles.
  11. 18. An engine positioned sideways in the engine bay (common in FWD vehicles).
  12. 20. A mixture of antifreeze and water that absorbs engine heat and dissipates it through the radiator.
  13. 21. A drivetrain layout where the engine delivers power exclusively to the front wheels.
  14. 22. Flexible joints on half-shaft axles that transfer smooth power to wheels through varying angles and movement.
  15. 25. The individual responsible for overall shop operations safety workflow and financial performance.
  16. 27. A spinning metal shaft that transmits rotational torque from the transmission to the differential.
  17. 30. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence; the organization certifying automotive technicians.
  18. 31. A senior technician who oversees workflow quality and assists other technicians with complex diagnostic issues.
  19. 33. The structural frame and supporting components (suspension steering brakes) of a vehicle.
  20. 34. The fourth stroke where the exhaust valve opens to push burnt gases out of the cylinder.
  21. 36. Rich' refers to an air-fuel mixture with too much fuel; 'Lean' refers to a mixture with too much air.
  22. 38. An auxiliary gearbox used in 4WD/AWD vehicles to split power between the front and rear axles.
  23. 42. Continuously Variable Transmission / Dual-Clutch Transmission; modern automated transmission designs offering improved efficiency.