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Results for “Systems”

599 public entries · page 12 of 25

Rear window defogger
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System to remove fog from rear window
- defog
- rear
- window
- electrical
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Ignition switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch that activates the ignition system, allowing the engine to start
- ignition
- switch
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passive regeneration
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
slow conversion of particulates into CO2 without special measures
- exhaust
- emissions
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charcoal cannister
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A component that filters fuel vapors to reduce emissions
- emissions
- fuel
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Single-port
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Early engine head design with a single intake hole
- engine
- vw
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Injector
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that injects fuel into the engine's intake manifold
- fuel
- injector
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Distributor Cap
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Cover that protects the distributor and spark plug wires
- engine
- ignition
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Antifreeze
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A substance that prevents freezing of the coolant in vehicle engines
- coolant
- corrosion
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Valve lifter
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A component that lifts a valve in an engine
- engine
- valve
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Coil
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that generates the high voltage needed for the ignition system
- ignition
- coil
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Cyl Barrel Gasket
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A seal for the cylinder barrel
- engine
- gasket
- cylinder
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CO value
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Measure of carbon monoxide emissions in the exhaust gas
- co
- emission
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Temperature Sensor Coolant
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A sensor that measures coolant temperature
- temperature
- sensor
- coolant
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Ignition timing
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The timing of the ignition spark, measured in degrees
- ignition
- timing
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Inline fuse holder
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Holder for inline fuses, typically with a fuse included
- fuse
- holder
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Pressure Sensors
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in air pressure to detect collisions
- safety
- sensor
- collision
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Dashboard instrument lighting bulbs
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Bulbs that light up the dashboard instruments
- bulbs
- dashboard
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header pipes
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
pipes that connect the engine to the exhaust system
- exhaust
- engine
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RON
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Octane rating of fuel, with higher values indicating greater knock resistance
- fuel
- engine
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Vacuum Limiter
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that limits the vacuum in the engine
- vacuum
- limiter
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Rear hatch wiper motor
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Electric motor powering the rear hatch wiper
- wipers
- motor
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Atogas
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
An after-market VW engine tuning kit from the 1950s
- engine
- tuning
- kit
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Digital Sound Processing (DSP)
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
technology that enhances in-car audio experience
- audio
- sound
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CIS pump
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of fuel pump used in some engines
- pump
- fuel
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