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Results for “Fuel system”

363 public entries · page 12 of 16

CO adjusting hole
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Hole used to adjust the CO value of the engine
- co
- adjusting
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Distributor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs the high voltage from the ignition coil to the correct cylinder
- ignition
- engine
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Carbon Monoxide
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion, posing health risks to humans.
- emissions
- pollution
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High pressure switch
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors high oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
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Sequence IIIE test
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A standardized test procedure for evaluating motor oil performance
- test
- engine
- wear
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Nitrates
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that inhibit corrosion on ferrous surfaces and protect against pitting and crevice corrosion
- corrosion
- inhibitor
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Low pressure switch
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors low oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
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phosphate free formula
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a type of coolant formula that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- corrosion
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TDC
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Top Dead Center, the position of the piston at the top of its stroke
- engine
- timing
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Viscosity improver
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of additive used to improve the viscosity of an oil.
- oil
- viscosity
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metering potentiometer wiper
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a component in the air-flow meter that measures airflow
- vanagon
- engine
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O2 sensor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Oxygen sensor, measures the difference in oxygen content between atmosphere and exhaust
- emissions
- oxygen
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YAECT
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A thread about converting a vehicle's engine to a different type or model.
- engine
- conversion
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ASR (Automatic Slip Regulation)
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Traction control system that intervenes in the engine management to counter wheel slip
- traction
- safety
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L/100km
Bus terminology
English · source definition
Liters per 100 Kilometers. a measurement of fuel economy in the metric system. note that this is exactly backwards from the American system of miles/gallon. the metric measurement denotes the amount of fuel required to go a certain distance roughly, 10 L/100km = 23.5 mpg.
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Synthetic oil
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of oil made from chemical compounds, offering superior performance and protection.
- oil
- synthetic
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Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block
- engine
- gasket
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Spark plug seals
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Components that seal the spark plug wells in the engine
- spark
- plug
- seals
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Mushroom cover
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A cover that fits over the exhaust outlet to protect it from debris
- exhaust
- accessories
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Oil seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that seals the joint between two engine components to prevent oil leakage
- engine
- seal
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Lead bloom
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion
- corrosion
- contaminant
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G-grind camshaft
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A camshaft developed by Volkswagen with a specific grind pattern
- g-grind
- camshaft
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Distributor seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine
- ignition
- seal
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Crankshaft oil seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A seal that prevents oil from leaking out of the crankcase
- engine
- seal
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