Race Car Engine Crossword

Across

1. A device that converts the reciprocating motion of a piston into rotary motion (5 letters) **CRANKSHAFT**
2. A chamber in which the fuel-air mixture is compressed before being ignited (5 letters) **CYLINDER**
3. A valve that controls the flow of fuel-air mixture into the cylinder (3 letters) **INTAKE VALVE**
4. A valve that controls the flow of exhaust gases out of the cylinder (3 letters) **EXHAUST VALVE**
5. A device that ignites the fuel-air mixture in the cylinder (4 letters) **SPARK PLUG**
6. A system that supplies fuel to the engine (5 letters) **FUEL SYSTEM**
7. A system that removes exhaust gases from the engine (5 letters) **EXHAUST SYSTEM**
8. A device that cools the engine (3 letters) **RADIATOR**
9. A device that lubricates the engine (5 letters) **OIL PUMP**
10. A device that charges the battery (5 letters) **ALTERNATOR**

Down

1. A rotating part that converts the crankshaft’s motion into rotary motion (4 letters) **CAMSHAFT**
2. A device that helps to improve the engine’s performance (5 letters) **TURBOCHARGER**
3. A device that reduces the engine’s emissions (4 letters) **CATALYTIC CONVERTER**
4. A device that measures the engine’s speed (5 letters) **TACHOMETER**
5. A device that measures the engine’s temperature (5 letters) **THERMOMETER**
6. A device that measures the engine’s oil pressure (5 letters) **OIL PRESSURE GAUGE**
7. A device that measures the engine’s fuel level (5 letters) **FUEL GAUGE**
8. A device that measures the engine’s battery voltage (5 letters) **VOLTMETER**
9. A device that measures the engine’s amperage (5 letters) **AMMETER**
10. A device that measures the engine’s horsepower (5 letters) **DYNO**