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This car part might remind you of a famous football player—what is it?
Correct Incorrect Much like Cam Newton was the cornerstone of the Carolina Panthers, the camshaft is the central component that keeps the engine running smoothly. As the camshaft rotates, the lobes attached to it control the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves, depending on the piston’s position. Not all camshafts are the same, with variations like single and dual-overhead cams offering different options.