Here is a more detailed explanation of how a car engine works:
1. The intake valve opens, allowing air and fuel to enter the cylinder.
2. The piston moves up, compressing the air and fuel mixture.
3. The spark plug ignites the air and fuel mixture, creating a small explosion.
4. The explosion forces the piston down, which turns the crankshaft.
5. The exhaust valve opens, allowing the exhaust gases to escape from the cylinder.
6. The piston moves back up, pushing the exhaust gases out of the cylinder.
This process repeats itself over and over again, keeping the car running.
If any of these steps are interrupted, the car will stop running. For example, if the fuel pump fails, no fuel will be delivered to the engine and the car will stall. If the spark plug fails, there will be no spark to ignite the air and fuel mixture and the car will also stall.
By understanding how a car engine works, you can better understand why it keeps running and what can cause it to stop running.
