Automotive Industries

Unit 9

1 Label the diagram with words from the text.

1

7
fuel
5
air

fuel injector

The fuel supply system

A fuel supply system has a fuel tank, a fuel pipeline and a pump.
Fuel moves along the pipeline to the carburettor
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or the fuel injector. These supply the
engines
cylinders
a mixture of fuel and air. The diagram shows one
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possible layout of a fuel supply system.
The metal or plastic fuel tank is at the rear of the vehicle. It is lled through a fuel supply pipe, closed by a filler
cap. A filter around the outlet pipe from the tank removes dirt and water from the fuel. Fuel passes through a
metal or plastic pipeline to the front of the vehicle. This pipeline is xed with clamps to the chassis.
When the engine is running, it moves on exible mountings. Therefore it must have a exible fuel pipe. The xed
pipeline is connected to a flexible pipe, made of plastic, which carries fuel to the pump. Both the pump and the
carburettor are xed to the engine. The engine drives the pump, which pumps fuel into the carburettor.

2 Match the words with the functions to make sentences.

1 The fuel tank

a) connects the fuel tank with the flexible pipe.

2 The fuel pipeline

b) sprays fuel into the airstream above the inlet port.

3 The filter

c) holds the fuel (petrol or diesel).

4 The pump

d) connects the fixed pipeline with the pump.

5 The carburettor

e) pushes fuel along a pipe to the carburettor.

6 The fuel injector

f) closes the end of the filler pipe above the fuel tank.

7 The filler cap

g) mixes petrol with air for the engine.

8 The flexible pipe

h) traps dirt and water.

3 Make sentences with the words.

1 fuel pipeline / suspend / chassis

The fuel pipeline is suspended from the chassis.

2 carburettor / mount / engine

3 filler cap / screw / into / end of / filler pipe
4 fuel pump / mount / engine
5 filter / fit / around / outlet pipe / from / fuel tank
6 fuel tank / bolt / body
7 flexible pipe / attach / fuel pipeline
8 fuel injector / fix / engine

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4 Match the sentence halves.

1 If the fuel reserve light comes on,

a) do not start the engine.

2 If a warning signal sounds,

b) fill up with petrol at once.

3 If you put the wrong fuel in your fuel tank,

c) replace the indicator light bulb.

4 If the indicator flashes extra fast,

d) stop the car and switch off the engine.

Punctuate these sentences.

1 if you cant turn on the ignition move the steering wheel from side to side
2 if a buzzer sounds when you open the drivers door turn off the lights and indicator

5 Complete the short answers. Then make sentences from the dialogues using if.
1 Does the engine start?
No, it doesnt.
OK. Check the starter motor.

3 Is the battery more than fi ve

years old?
Yes,

.
OK. Replace it.

5 Is the distributor cap split?

Yes,

.
OK. Replace it immediately.

2 Does the engine start?

No,

.
OK. Turn off the ignition and
try again.

4 Do the lights work?

No,

.
OK. Check the battery.

6 Is the clutch cable worn?

Yes,

.
OK. Replace it at once.

If the engine doesnt start, check the starter motor .

6 Use words from the box to complete the troubleshooting guide.

ask / charge / check / check / connected / protected / refi ll / remove / replace / stop

How to avoid common breakdowns

Check that the battery terminals are clean and (1) protected with a layer of grease. Check that the battery clamps
are rmly (2)
. If you dont make regular long journeys, (3)
your battery overnight.
If a tyre looks damaged, (4)
the pressure.

a tyre dealer for advice. If the spare tyre looks, at, (5)

If the fuel tank warning signal comes on, (6)

If the engine overheats while you are driving, (7)

the tank with fuel at once.

at once and check the radiator fan belt.

Water or dirt inside the distributor cap can cause problems. If the engine runs unevenly, (8)
any water
or oil from inside the distributor cap. If the headlights dont shine brightly, (9)
the alternator. Ask your
garage to check the HT (high-tension) leads. If they look worn, (10)
them.

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Word List
7 Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.
NOUNS

NOUN PHRASES

buzzer

distributor cap

carburettor

filler cap

clamp

fuel injector

filter

high tension lead

grease

outlet pipe

indicator

warning signal

mounting

ADJECTIVES

pump

flexible

VERBS

ADVERBS

bolt

overnight

charge

unevenly

flash
overheat
protect
refill
sound
suspend

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