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Results for “Fuel system”

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Temperature sensor retaining spring
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Spring used to secure temperature sensor in place
- engine
- sensor
- spring
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Deceleration/idle switch
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch that detects when the engine is decelerating or idling
- deceleration
- idle
- switch
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Idle speed
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Idle speed, the speed of an engine when it is not under load
- idle
- speed
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Firing order
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The sequence in which the spark plugs fire in a multi-cylinder engine
- ignition
- engine
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OXYGEN SENSOR W/CONNECTOR
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensor measuring oxygen levels in exhaust, with connector
- oxygen
- sensor
- connector
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Oil pressure switches
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Electrical switches that monitor and control oil pressure in the engine
- engine
- oil
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Type-1 engines
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine used in early VW models
- engine
- type1
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Cylinder head stud
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Stud holding the cylinder head in place in an engine
- cylinder
- head
- stud
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Idle speed adjusting screw
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Screw used to adjust the engine's idle speed
- idle
- speed
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Techtonics 2020 motor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of engine or motor, possibly used for improved performance
- motor
- engine
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Engine idle speed
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The speed at which the engine runs when it is idling
- engine
- maintenance
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Crankshaft pilot bearing
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in an engine, guiding it during rotation
- engine
- crankshaft
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Additive package
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A combination of additives used to enhance the performance and protection of an oil.
- oil
- additives
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Accelerator Cable/Throttle Controls
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The components that control the engine's speed and acceleration.
- accelerator
- throttle
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Air filter housing
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that contains the air filter and directs air into the engine
- engine
- air
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corrosion inhibitors
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion, such as sodium nitrite or sodium benzoate
- coolant
- corrosion
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Manifold to downpipe gasket
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Gasket used to seal connection between exhaust manifold and downpipe
- exhaust
- engine
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Dual-downpipe exhaust manifold
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of exhaust manifold with two downpipes
- dual-downpipe
- exhaust
- manifold
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Hall control unit
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Electronic control unit that uses Hall effect sensors to regulate engine functions
- electronic
- control
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Silica dropout
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can occur when silicates drop out of the coolant
- corrosion
- contaminant
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Type-3 engines
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine used in some VW models, characterized by dual carburetors
- engine
- type3
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Throttle switch adjustment
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The process of adjusting the throttle switch to ensure proper engine performance
- engine
- throttle
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Tolytriazole
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A corrosion inhibitor that provides protection similar to MBT, but is more durable at higher temperatures
- corrosion
- inhibitor
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Three wire sensor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Three wire sensor, an oxygen sensor with a built-in heating element
- sensor
- heating
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