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Pressure Regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that regulates fuel pressure in the engine
- pressure
- regulator
pressure test
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a procedure to check for leaks by applying pressure
- test
- pressure
- radiator
Compression pressure
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the pressure within an engine's cylinders
- engine
- compression
- pressure
High pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors high oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
Low pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors low oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
fuel pressure regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that regulates the pressure of the fuel system
- fuel
- pressure
- regulator
Coolant pressure cap
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cap that regulates the pressure of the coolant in the system.
- coolant
- pressure
- cap
High Pressure Discharge Hose
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A hose that carries high-pressure refrigerant in the air conditioning system
- hose
- pressure
Oil pressure gauge
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Instrument that measures oil pressure
- engine
- lubrication
Dynamic Oil Pressure Sensing System
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that monitors oil pressure in the Wasserboxer engine
- oil
- pressure
- sensing
Oil pressure warning light
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Light that indicates low oil pressure
- warning
- light
Pressure cap
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cap that seals the radiator and maintains system pressure
- cooling
- engine
Pressure Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in air pressure to detect collisions
- safety
- sensor
- collision
Oil pressure sender
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures oil pressure in the engine
- engine
- sensor
Oil pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that monitors oil pressure in an engine
- engine
- oil
Pressure relief valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that opens to release excess pressure in the cooling system
- cooling
- engine
Oil pressure switches
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical switches that monitor and control oil pressure in the engine
- engine
- oil
Regulator
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that regulates the air pressure for painting
- air
- pressure
- control
PSI
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pounds per square inch, a unit of measurement for air pressure
- air
- pressure
- measurement
Clutch master cylinder
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cylinder that converts non-hydraulic pressure from the clutch pedal into hydraulic pressure
- clutch
- transmission
Supercharger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanically driven compressor that increases engine charge pressure
- engine
- performance
- boosting
HVLP
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
High Volume Low Pressure, a technology for spray guns
- painting
- technology
Wheel cylinders
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cylinders that convert hydraulic pressure into mechanical energy to apply brakes
- brakes
- cylinders
Auto Hold
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that retains braking pressure when vehicle comes to a standstill
- braking
- safety