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Lateral Vehicle Acceleration
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the vehicle's acceleration perpendicular to its direction of motion
- sensor
- acceleration
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Valve Springs
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The springs that return the valves to their seats in an engine
- engine
- valve
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Crankshaft end play
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The amount of movement of the crankshaft in the crankcase
- engine
- crankshaft
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O-ring
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A circular ring with a circular cross-section, used as a seal
- engine
- seal
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Lock-tight sealer
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of sealant used to secure head cap nuts
- seal
- head
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PTFE
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A synthetic polymer used as a lubricant and anti-wear additive in engine oils
- lubricant
- additive
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12 Volt Operation
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A mode of operation for the refrigerator using 12 volt electric power
- electrical
- 12v
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Lambda sensor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A sensor used to measure the air-fuel mixture in an engine
- sensor
- engine
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Intake air sensor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Measures the temperature and density of the intake air
- intake
- air
- sensor
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Cross-over water pipe
Cooling and heating
English · machine-assisted draft
A pipe that connects the engine's cooling system
- cooling
- water
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CO adjusting hole
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Hole used to adjust the CO value of the engine
- co
- adjusting
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Distributor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs the high voltage from the ignition coil to the correct cylinder
- ignition
- engine
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expansion tank
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A tank that allows for expansion of fuel due to temperature changes
- fuel
- tank
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fuel line
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A tube that carries fuel from the tank to the engine
- fuel
- line
- replacement
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Reversing light switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A reversing light switch is a component that controls the reversing lights.
- electrical
- lighting
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Carbon Monoxide
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion, posing health risks to humans.
- emissions
- pollution
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High pressure switch
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors high oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
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Sequence IIIE test
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A standardized test procedure for evaluating motor oil performance
- test
- engine
- wear
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Nitrates
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that inhibit corrosion on ferrous surfaces and protect against pitting and crevice corrosion
- corrosion
- inhibitor
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Low pressure switch
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors low oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
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shift linkage
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
a system of rods and levers that connects the gearshift to the transmission
- shift
- linkage
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Pressure relief valve
Cooling and heating
English · machine-assisted draft
Valve that opens to release excess pressure in the cooling system
- cooling
- engine
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Copper o-ring
Cooling and heating
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems
- coolant
- seal
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Control arm
Brakes and suspension
English · machine-assisted draft
A component that connects the suspension system to the frame of the vehicle
- suspension
- steering
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