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Anti-Theft Alarm System
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that provides protection against vehicle theft
- security
- alarm
Spade connector
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a flat, spade-like shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Centrifugal advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing as engine speed increases
- ignition
- engine
Intake air distributor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distributes air to the engine's cylinders
- intake
- air
- distributor
Override spring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Spring that overrides throttle valve when accelerator pedal is pressed
- throttle
- spring
Auxiliary Air Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that provides additional air to the engine
- air
- valve
Gradability
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Ability of a vehicle to climb slopes, measured in degrees or percent.
- drivetrain
- performance
Silicates
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that inhibit corrosion on aluminum surfaces and protect against cavitation
- corrosion
- aluminum
Trip odometer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the distance traveled since it was last reset
- odometer
- instrument
Interior Monitoring
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature that monitors the interior of a vehicle for potential threats
- security
- alarm
Center Differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that compensates for different wheel speeds in 4WD systems
- 4wd
- differential
Traction Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that improves safety and comfort by controlling wheel spin
- traction
- control
- asr
Absorbed electrolyte
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of deep-cycle battery using absorbed electrolyte and recombinant technology
- batteries
- absorbed-electrolyte
High beam lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The lights used for high beam illumination in a vehicle
- lighting
- highbeam
Compression pressure
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the pressure within an engine's cylinders
- engine
- compression
- pressure
Spark plug gap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance between the spark plug's electrodes
- ignition
- engine
Gross Polluter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle that produces excessive emissions, contributing significantly to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
Camshaft end cap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover that seals the end of the camshaft
- engine
- camshaft
Dwell
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed
- engine
- distributor
Bosch CIS injection
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fuel injection system developed by Bosch
- bosch
- cis
- injection
Cylinder sleeve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A removable sleeve that lines the inside of a cylinder
- engine
- cylinder
Rocker shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- valvetrain
Dynaudio Sound System
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
High-quality sound system with digital signal processing technology
- audio
- sound
- speakers
Rear Traffic Alert
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System warning of moving objects behind the vehicle while reversing
- safety
- warning