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Piston pin
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin that connects the piston to the connecting rod
- engine
- piston
Steel piping
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A metal pipe that carries fluid to the power steering system
- piping
- steering
Intake Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows air and fuel into an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
Plug wire connector
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A connector that attaches to a spark plug wire
- engine
- electrical
Warning Horn
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A horn that sounds to warn others of a potential threat or hazard
- security
- alarm
MOS2 grease
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of grease not recommended for lubricating clutch disc hubs
- lubricant
- clutch
turnsignal/emergency flasher unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a unit that controls turn signals and emergency flashers
- turnsignal
- flasher
Ignition wire kit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of ignition wires and components for replacement or upgrade
- ignition
- wires
- kit
Cylinder head nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that holds the cylinder head in place
- engine
- cylinder
Valve seat
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The surface where a valve meets the cylinder head
- engine
- valve
Guided Fault Finding
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A diagnostic process that guides the user through fault finding
- diagnosis
- fault
- guided
Thrust washers
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that absorb axial forces and reduce wear on the crankshaft
- engine
- wear
engine/transmission bolt/nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
fastener securing engine to transmission
- engine
- transmission
- bolt
- nut
Wiring diagram
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A visual representation of an electrical system's components and connections
- wiring
- diagram
Wiring Harness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of wires that carry power to accessories and engine, and provide grounding.
- wiring
- electric
Piston Travel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The total distance a piston moves in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- piston
Intake manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs air and fuel into the engine's cylinders
- engine
- airflow
Teflon
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand name for PTFE, a synthetic material used in engine treatments
- lubricant
- engine
- wear
Hazard Warning Lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lights that flash to warn other drivers of a potential hazard
- lighting
- safety
Exhaust Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows exhaust gases out of an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
Push rod
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- rod
Rocker arm
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- arm
Speed-Dependent Volume Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts audio volume based on vehicle speed
- audio
- volume
MEDIA-IN
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A multimedia interface for connecting MP3 players, iPods, and external data memory devices.
- multimedia
- interface