Statistics for Parts of a Modern Car

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Hint	Answer	% Correct
Lubricates, cools and cleans the engine	Oil	76%
Changes harmful and polluting gases into cleaner ones after combustion	Catalytic Converter	70%
Inserts a specific amount of fuel at a specific time. One for each cylinder	Injector	69%
Uses a pump and valves to prevent the car from skidding during harsh braking	Anti-lock braking system	68%
Kevlar band which ensures the engine is always on time	Timing Belt	66%
Dampens the impact from a bumpy road.	Shock Absorber	62%
Generates electricity which is used to power the electrical components and charge the battery	Alternator	60%
'Grasps' onto the flywheel using friction, transmitting power to the wheels	Clutch	38%
DOT 4 is the most common variety	Brake Fluid	29%
Sandwiched between the cylinder head and engine block. Must withstand extreme temperature and pressure	Head Gasket	29%
Computer which controls the operation of the engine	ECU	25%
Opens and closes in response to temperature, keeping the engine at optimum temperature	Thermostat	20%
Uses vacuum to increase braking force	Brake Servo	11%
Steps up the standard voltage to many kV in order to create a spark	Ignition Coil	9%
Measures the quantity of intake gases	Mass Air Flow Sensor	8%