How Do Car Operating System and Components Work?

In the automotive field there are many systems that operate in a variety of ways. In the section we describe in detail how these various car components work. Using illustration and animation we try to make understanding easier and take the mystery out of the theory behind the system or component in question. If you have any questions or need additional information about car systems please visit our forum. Below is a list of the various systems and parts that make up today's car. Simply scroll down to find the related link and click to follow.

Engine

1.  Alternator
2.  Acceleration
3.  Backfire
4.  Belt Tensioner
5.  Black Smoke
6.  Camshaft
7.  Camshaft Variable Timing
8.  Car Engine
9.  Compression
10.  Drive Belt
11.  ECM Engine Control Module
12.  Engine
13.  Filters
14.  Fuel Injection
15.  Fuel Pump
16.  Glow Plugs
17.  Harmonic Balancer
18.  Horsepower
19.  Ignition System
20.  Ignition Distributor Cap Rotor
21.  Idle Air Control Valve
22.  Mass Air Flow Sensor
23.  Oxygen Sensor
24.  Starter and Solenoid
25.  Thermostat
26.  Timing Belt
27.  Turbo Charger
28.  Variable Cam Timing


Brakes Suspension Steering

1.  Anti Lock Brakes
2.  Brake Caliper
3.  Brake Pads
4.  Brake System
5.  Brake Rotor
6.  Brake Flex Hose
7.  Disc Brakes
8.  Steering


Electrical

1.  Connector
2.  ECM Engine Control Module
3.  Electrical System
4.  Electrical Connector
5.  Fuses
6.  Glow Plugs
7.  Ignition System
8.  Ignition Distributor Cap Rotor
9.  Idle Air Control Valve
10.  Mass Air Flow Sensor
11.  Neutral Safety Switch
12.  Oxygen Sensor
13.  Odometer
14.  Power Locks
15.  Starter and Solenoid
16.  Stereo
17.  Turn Signal
18.  Windshield Wiper
19.  Wiring


Transmission and Drivetrain

1.  Automatic Transmission
2.  Axle CV Joint
3.  Clutch Assembly
4.  CV Boot, Axle and Joint
5.  Differential
6.  Filters
7.  Four wheel drive (4WD)
8.  Gears
9.  Manual Transmission
10.  Neutral Safety Switch
11.  Standard Transmission
12.  Torque Converter
13.  Transmission
14.  U Joint


Heater and Air Conditioner

1.  Air Conditioner
2.  Filters


Cooling System

1.  Clutch Fan
2.  Cooling System
3.  Radiator
4.  Thermostat
5.  Water Pump


Exhaust System

1.  Catalytic Converter
2.  Exhaust System
3.  Muffler
4.  Performance Exhaust System
5.  Turbo Charger


Fuel System

1.  Carburetor
2.  Choke
3.  Filters
4.  Fuel Injection
5.  Fuel Pump


Emissions

1.  EGR Valve
2.  Idle Air Control Valve
3.  Mass Air Flow Sensor
4.  Oxygen Sensor


Safety

1.  Air Bags
2.  Anti Lock Brakes
3.  Seatbelt


Tires

1.  Tire Gauge
2.  Tires


Accessories and Miscellaneous

1.  Bio-Fuels
2.  Car Alarm
3.  Convertible
4.  Cruise Control
5.  Drive Belt
6.  E85 Ethanol Flex Fuel
7.  Gears
8.  Glow Plugs
9.  Hybrid Car
10.  Odometer
11.  Power Locks
12.  Remote Entry
13.  Stereo
14.  Tire Gauge
15.  Windshield Wiper


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