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2. How does a car work?
 Let’s start with the engine.
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3. 4-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine
Cycle
 Exhaust
 Intake
 Compression
 Power
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4. Internal Combustion Engine
 Intake valve, A. Camshaft
rocker arm & B. Exhaust valve,
spring rocker arm &
 Valve cover spring
C. Intake port C.Spark plug
 Head D.Exhaust port
 Coolant E. Piston
 Engine block F. Connecting rod
 Oil pan G.Rod bearing
 Oil sump H.Crankshaft
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5. Camshaft
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6. The Ignition System  Spark plug wire
 Distributor cap
C. Rotor
 High voltage coil
lead
 Distributor body
 Distributor cam
 Ignition signal
sensor
H. Ignition module
 Ignition coil
 Spark plugs
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7. The Cooling System
 Radiator =
 Kühler
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8. Vocabulary Drill: Internal Combustion
Engine
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9. Vocabulary Drill: the Ignition System
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