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Results for “Fuel”

372 public entries · page 14 of 16

Bleeding
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The process of removing air or gas from a hydraulic system, such as the hydraulic valve lifter
- bleeding
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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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Pretensioning
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The process of applying a initial tension or pressure to a component, such as a pushrod tube
- pretensioning
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Type-4 engine
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine used in certain Volkswagen models
- type-4
- engine
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Auf-Zu
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve
- gas
- gauge
- reserve
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VACUUM LIMITER HIGH ALTITUDE
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Device limiting vacuum in engine at high altitude
- vacuum
- limiter
- high
- altitude
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Variable Vane Geometry
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the turbocharger's vanes to optimize engine performance
- engine
- vane
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Engine Assembly
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The engine assembly refers to the collection of components that make up the engine.
- engine
- assembly
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Cap Nut
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of nut used to secure the cylinder head to the engine block
- cap
- nut
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oil cooler seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a seal used to prevent leaks in an engine's oil cooler system
- vanagon
- engine
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Ball check valve
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A valve that allows fluid to flow in one direction and prevents backflow
- engine
- valve
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Temperature sensor O-ring
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Seal used to prevent leaks in temperature sensor applications
- engine
- sensor
- o-ring
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Pushrod Tube
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A tube that contains the pushrod, which transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- pushrod
- tube
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Engine Tin
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Metal duct work and covering pieces that provides routing of air to cool the engine
- engine
- cooling
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accelerator cable
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Cable that connects the accelerator pedal to the engine, requiring modification for Porsche engine installation.
- accelerator
- cable
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Distributor drive gear
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft
- engine
- distributor
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IM-240
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Emissions test that simulates real-world driving conditions to measure a vehicle's emissions performance.
- emissions
- testing
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Full throttle enrichment switch
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch that detects when the throttle is fully open
- full
- throttle
- enrichment
- switch
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Normal service
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of driving condition characterized by normal engine temperature, highway speeds, and a clean environment.
- oil
- service
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Hydraulic Valve Lifter
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that uses hydraulic pressure to lift the valves in the engine
- valve
- lifter
- hydraulic
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W-engine
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen engine with two banks of cylinders in V-formation, combined at a 72-degree angle
- engine
- w
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Vacuum non return valve
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows air to enter but not escape from a system
- engine
- vacuum
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dry-sump engine
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Engine type where oil is stored in a separate tank, not in the crankcase.
- engine
- oil
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Dynamic Oil Pressure Sensing System
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
System that monitors oil pressure in the Wasserboxer engine
- oil
- pressure
- sensing
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