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oil drain plug
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
plug that allows for the drainage of engine oil
- engine
- oil
Engine Revs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The number of revolutions per minute of a vehicle's engine
- engine
- revs
Charcoal filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Filter that uses activated charcoal to remove impurities from the air
- charcoal
- filter
Thermo-Time Switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the engine's temperature and timing
- thermo
- time
Tow-Away Protection
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature that prevents a vehicle from being towed away without authorization
- security
- alarm
Electronic ignition
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of ignition system that uses electronic components to generate the spark
- ignition
- electronic
Oil pump gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the oil pump in the engine
- engine
- oil
J-Pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
J-shaped pipe for exhaust when heater boxes are not used
- pipe
- exhaust
- heater
Self Study Programs
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Theoretical information about vehicles, systems, and technologies
- vw
- documentation
Molybdenum
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A heavy metal used in some engine treatments for its anti-wear properties
- lubricant
- engine
- wear
Lateral Vehicle Acceleration
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the vehicle's acceleration perpendicular to its direction of motion
- sensor
- acceleration
Valve Springs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The springs that return the valves to their seats in an engine
- engine
- valve
Crankshaft end play
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of movement of the crankshaft in the crankcase
- engine
- crankshaft
Electrical Power Consumption
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of electrical power used by a device or system
- electrical
- power
- consumption
O-ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A circular ring with a circular cross-section, used as a seal
- engine
- seal
Lock-tight sealer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of sealant used to secure head cap nuts
- seal
- head
PTFE
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A synthetic polymer used as a lubricant and anti-wear additive in engine oils
- lubricant
- additive
Downpipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a pipe that connects the exhaust manifold to the rest of the exhaust system
- engine
- exhaust
12 Volt Operation
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mode of operation for the refrigerator using 12 volt electric power
- electrical
- 12v
Front exhaust pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pipe that carries exhaust gases from engine to exhaust system
- exhaust
- engine
Lambda sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A sensor used to measure the air-fuel mixture in an engine
- sensor
- engine
Intake air sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measures the temperature and density of the intake air
- intake
- air
- sensor
CO adjusting hole
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hole used to adjust the CO value of the engine
- co
- adjusting
Distributor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs the high voltage from the ignition coil to the correct cylinder
- ignition
- engine