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Field coil
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when energized
- electrical
- components
Valve Guides
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The parts that support the valves in an engine
- engine
- valve
Intercooler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density
- engine
- cooling
- turbo
Exhaust outlet
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The point at which exhaust gases exit the vehicle
- exhaust
- emissions
Distributor clamp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to secure the distributor in place
- ignition
- clamp
Bleed properly
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
To remove air from the cooling system to prevent damage
- coolant
- maintenance
T-piece
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A connector that splits a hose into two branches
- fuel
- hose
Crevice corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Corrosion occurring in crevices or areas where moisture accumulates
- corrosion
- engine
Electronic Immobilizer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that prevents a vehicle from being started without authorization
- security
- alarm
Doghouse
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fan shroud introduced in 1971 for upright air-cooled engines.
- engine
- fan
Flash point
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The temperature at which an oil releases flammable vapors.
- oil
- temperature
charcoal filter valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
valve controlling flow through charcoal filter
- charcoal
- filter
- valve
Tilt Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in a vehicle's position or orientation
- security
- alarm
Valve cover
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cover that protects the valve train from damage
- engine
- cover
Xenon Headlights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Headlights that use xenon gas to produce a bright, white light
- lighting
- xenon
Plunger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that moves up and down in a valve lifter
- engine
- valve
Bleeder valve caps
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Caps for bleeding brake fluid from the system
- brakes
- valves
Fork terminal
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a fork-like shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
knock sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that detects engine noise emissions to prevent damage
- engine
- fuel
Auxiliary air regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Regulates auxiliary air supply to the engine
- air
- regulator
AdBlue
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a synthetic urea solution used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions
- emissions
- exhaust
- urea
Fuel Filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Filter that cleans fuel before it enters the engine
- fuel
- filter
Oxygen Sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures oxygen levels in the exhaust gas
- oxygen
- sensor
bleeder screw
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a screw used to bleed air from a heating system
- vanagon
- heating