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expansion tank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tank that allows for expansion of fuel due to temperature changes
- fuel
- tank
fuel line
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tube that carries fuel from the tank to the engine
- fuel
- line
- replacement
Reversing light switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A reversing light switch is a component that controls the reversing lights.
- electrical
- lighting
Carbon Monoxide
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion, posing health risks to humans.
- emissions
- pollution
High pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors high oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
Throttle Switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the throttle valve in the fuel injection system
- throttle
- switch
Sequence IIIE test
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A standardized test procedure for evaluating motor oil performance
- test
- engine
- wear
Nitrates
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that inhibit corrosion on ferrous surfaces and protect against pitting and crevice corrosion
- corrosion
- inhibitor
Low pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors low oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
Copper o-ring
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems
- coolant
- seal
phosphate free formula
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of coolant formula that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- corrosion
Idle System Stabilizer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that helps to stabilize the engine idle speed
- idle
- stabilizer
TDC
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Top Dead Center, the position of the piston at the top of its stroke
- engine
- timing
Viscosity improver
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of additive used to improve the viscosity of an oil.
- oil
- viscosity
metering potentiometer wiper
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component in the air-flow meter that measures airflow
- vanagon
- engine
Sliding Window
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A graphical user interface element that opens automatically when certain IDs are tapped.
- ui
- ux
- wiring
O2 sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Oxygen sensor, measures the difference in oxygen content between atmosphere and exhaust
- emissions
- oxygen
YAECT
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A thread about converting a vehicle's engine to a different type or model.
- engine
- conversion
Ignition sparks
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The sparks that ignite the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- ignition
Synthetic oil
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of oil made from chemical compounds, offering superior performance and protection.
- oil
- synthetic
Stainless steel exhaust
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of exhaust system made from stainless steel, resistant to corrosion
- exhaust
- stainless
Variable Intake Manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the intake manifold to optimize engine performance
- engine
- manifold
Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block
- engine
- gasket
Spark plug seals
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that seal the spark plug wells in the engine
- spark
- plug
- seals