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engine-starting
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery type for starting vehicle engines
- batteries
- vehicle
TDI
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Direct injection diesel engine with turbocharger
- diesel
- engine
Engine lid striker plate
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Plate that strikes the engine lid latch
- engine
- lid
- striker
- plate
25 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine initially designed for Volksauto
- engine
- volksauto
Engine hoist
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to lift and support the engine during removal or installation
- engine
- hoist
Rough idle
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An uneven or unstable engine idle
- engine
- performance
oil filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
device that filters the engine oil
- engine
- oil
FSI
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Petrol engine with direct injection, without turbocharger
- engine
- injection
- petrol
Lambda
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Air-fuel ratio in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- fuel
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
engine mounts
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that support the engine and connect it to the vehicle's frame.
- engine
- mounts
Electronic Accelerator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor-based accelerator pedal for engine management
- engine
- management
Fuel Supply
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that provides fuel to the engine
- fuel
- engine
IGNITION
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System for generating spark or heat for engine combustion
- ignition
- engine
Supercharger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanically driven compressor that increases engine charge pressure
- engine
- performance
- boosting
Backlash
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Clearance between meshing gears in a transmission or engine
- engine
- backlash
Valve Drive
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System responsible for operating engine valves
- engine
- cylinder
- valve
Camshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- camshaft
Turnkey
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A complete engine ready for installation, including generator and coil
- engine
- turnkey
36 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine introduced in 1953 for VW automobile line
- engine
- vw
Octane number
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of fuel's resistance to engine knocking
- fuel
- engine
Exhaust manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that collects exhaust gases from engine cylinders
- exhaust
- engine
Lifter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that lifts the valves in an engine.
- engine
- valve