| Automobiles are made up of several different | | | | too much pressure is applied to the fuel tank, the |
| components. There can be as many as 3000 parts | | | | valves should be placed at appropriate positions to |
| even in the smallest of vehicles. These parts are | | | | avoid vapors. |
| designed to work in harmony with each other. | | | | Brakes |
| Understanding the individual parts of an automobile is | | | | Brakes are also a very important part of a vehicle |
| a very complex matter. Automobiles are comprised | | | | when it comes to safety and being able to avoid |
| of four major sections which are: the engine, frame | | | | accidents. Steel of a very high quality is used to |
| work, interior, brakes and wheels. | | | | make brakes, in order to increase the performance |
| These sections are further divided into millions of | | | | of the rollers used to apply the brakes. An important |
| other parts, large and small. As the auto industry | | | | part of the brake system is the pedal assembly. |
| grows, there is also a growing demand for each of | | | | These come in different sizes and designs to fit with |
| these parts. | | | | the brakes of your vehicle. |
| Vital parts of an automobile: | | | | Other Parts of an Automobile |
| Fuel Tank | | | | Wheels come in many different designs. Generally, |
| One of the most vital parts of an automobile is the | | | | there are two categories of wheels. These two |
| fuel tank. The fuel tank stores and supplies fuel to | | | | categories are machine castings and stamped metal |
| the engine, and this is needed to make the car run. | | | | sheet. There are some wheels that are a combination |
| There are several different sizes in fuel tanks, | | | | of both. Wheels made of cast alloys are more |
| depending on the make and size of the vehicle. In | | | | expensive. However, they are much stronger |
| general the fuel tank should consist of the following: | | | | compared to metal wheels. |
| 1. Storage: Every fuel tank is designed to hold a | | | | Finally, there is the frame of the vehicle. There are |
| certain amount of gas. You should be aware of the | | | | two types of frames that are available for |
| amount of gas your car holds. Any kind of gas | | | | automobiles, the conventional frame and the integral |
| leakage should be avoided as it can be dangerous. | | | | frame. The conventional frame is usually a one-piece |
| 2. Gauge: This unit measures and indicates the | | | | frame or it can be a combination of two one-piece |
| amount of fuel which remains in the fuel tank. | | | | frames. |
| 3. Venting: The fuel tank should not be pressurized. If | | | | |