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Lean response
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine response to lean fuel mixture
- fuel
- engine
Rich response
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine response to rich fuel mixture
- fuel
- engine
vent tank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a tank used to vent fuel vapors
- fuel
- vent
- tank
Octane number
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of fuel's resistance to engine knocking
- fuel
- engine
Injection Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that controls fuel injection in an engine
- fuel
- injection
Nozzle Holder Assembly
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component of diesel fuel injection system
- diesel
- fuel
- injection
charcoal cannister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that filters fuel vapors to reduce emissions
- emissions
- fuel
Injector
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that injects fuel into the engine's intake manifold
- fuel
- injector
RON
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Octane rating of fuel, with higher values indicating greater knock resistance
- fuel
- engine
CIS pump
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of fuel pump used in some engines
- pump
- fuel
MPI
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fuel injection system with one injector per cylinder, using manifold injection
- injection
- fuel
expansion tank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tank that allows for expansion of fuel due to temperature changes
- fuel
- tank
Petrol engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine using petrol fuel
- petrol
- engine
Diesel engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine using diesel fuel
- diesel
- engine
HC
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hydrocarbons, a measure of unburned fuel in engine emissions
- emissions
- hydrocarbons
MultiFuel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen vehicles capable of running on ethanol (E85)
- ethanol
- e85
- fuel
Throttle housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Housing that contains the throttle valve and linkage
- airflow
- fueling
Injection Valve Seal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal for the injection valve
- fuel
- seal
Pressure Regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that regulates fuel pressure in the engine
- pressure
- regulator
Cross-counts
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Number of times O2 sensor crosses rich/lean threshold
- emissions
- fuel
T-piece
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A connector that splits a hose into two branches
- fuel
- hose
knock sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that detects engine noise emissions to prevent damage
- engine
- fuel
Freewheel Function
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Function that allows vehicle to coast and save fuel
- fuel
- efficiency
- coasting
jerry can
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A container used to store and transport fuel
- tool
- container
- fuel