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My information derives from webside howstuffworks (www.
howstuffworks.com) .The explanation is supported by a diagram
in an attachment form. By turning the ignition key (1) into the
electrical circuit the system sends power from ignition module
to the battery (a storage cell)(2). A battery then sends power
to the starter (small round part attached to the engine)(3).
The engine is a heart of the entire system, and it is commonly
known as the motor(4). The starter spins the engine, so the engine
starts to turn. This causes a compression (building of power) in
the cylinder head (a small area of the engine)(5).
Inside of the cylinders are a pistons (6) that start to move up and
down. At the same moment, the fuel system (7) pumps a gas from
the gas tank( a storage located outside of the engine that holds
gas)(8).The gas get mixed with the air and fuel mixture can flow
into the cylinders. On the top of a cylinder is located a spark plug
(a small part with ceramic tip that can withstand the extreme heat
and pressure inside the cylinder)(9).This plug forces the electricity
to arc across a gap and create a spark(10). The spark with air and
fuel mixture creates explosions which direct the energy in a
useful way and helps the car engine to start.