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English · machine-assisted draft

A device that transmits a code to the car's electronics to authorize engine start

• security
• key

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of gasket made from neoprene, a synthetic rubber material

• gasket
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

The amount of solid residue left after an oil is burned.

• oil
• ash

English · machine-assisted draft

System that adjusts valve opening times for optimal engine performance

• camshaft
• adjustment
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Higher-intensity beam of a headlight, used for driving in low-light conditions

• lighting
• vanagon

English · machine-assisted draft

Battery design using gel-type electrolyte and lead-calcium plates

• batteries
• gel-cell

English · machine-assisted draft

Refers to the number of individual intake passages into the head

• engine
• intake

English · machine-assisted draft

A high-performance throttle body developed by Neuspeed

• neuspeed
• throttle
• body

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of relay that is activated for a set period of time

• relay
• electrical

English · machine-assisted draft

A switch that monitors oil pressure in an engine

• engine
• oil

English · machine-assisted draft

Valve that helps start the engine in cold temperatures

• fuel
• cold

English · machine-assisted draft

A cable that connects the battery to the vehicle's electrical system

• battery
• cable
• electrical

English · machine-assisted draft

Dynamic cornering light, a swiveling bi-xenon system that follows steering wheel movements

• lighting
• safety

English · machine-assisted draft

A bearing located at the front of an engine or alternator

• bearing
• front

English · machine-assisted draft

Sensor that measures oil temperature in the engine

• engine
• sensor
• temperature

English · machine-assisted draft

a pipe connecting two high ridges of the gas tank

• fuel
• tank
• leak

English · machine-assisted draft

The system of wires and cables that distribute electrical power throughout the vehicle

• wiring
• electrical

English · machine-assisted draft

A chamber where fuel is burned to produce heat or power

• flame
• combustion

English · machine-assisted draft

fuel injection system where fuel is injected directly into combustion chamber

• fuel
• injection

English · machine-assisted draft

The part of an engine that covers the cylinders and valves

• engine
• cylinder

English · machine-assisted draft

Ring that scrapes excess oil from the cylinder wall

• engine
• oil

English · machine-assisted draft

Container that stores oil for the engine, separate from the crankcase.

• oil
• tank

English · machine-assisted draft

A bearing located at the rear of an engine or alternator

• bearing
• rear

English · machine-assisted draft

Substance applied to surfaces to create a seal between engine components

• engine
• seal