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599 public entries · page 22 of 25

Dual-downpipe exhaust manifold
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of exhaust manifold with two downpipes
- dual-downpipe
- exhaust
- manifold
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Hall control unit
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Electronic control unit that uses Hall effect sensors to regulate engine functions
- electronic
- control
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Silica dropout
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can occur when silicates drop out of the coolant
- corrosion
- contaminant
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Type-3 engines
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine used in some VW models, characterized by dual carburetors
- engine
- type3
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Ignition coil
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Coil that generates the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders
- ignition
- electrical
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Throttle switch adjustment
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The process of adjusting the throttle switch to ensure proper engine performance
- engine
- throttle
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Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge
- fuel
- gauge
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Tolytriazole
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A corrosion inhibitor that provides protection similar to MBT, but is more durable at higher temperatures
- corrosion
- inhibitor
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Bleeding
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The process of removing air or gas from a hydraulic system, such as the hydraulic valve lifter
- bleeding
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Hydrocarbons
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon, emitted by vehicles as unburned fuel, contributing to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
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Three wire sensor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Three wire sensor, an oxygen sensor with a built-in heating element
- sensor
- heating
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Mobile Phone Preparation
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A hands-free device for connecting mobile phones to the vehicle's sound system
- bluetooth
- handsfree
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Pretensioning
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The process of applying a initial tension or pressure to a component, such as a pushrod tube
- pretensioning
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Type-4 engine
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine used in certain Volkswagen models
- type-4
- engine
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Traction Control (ASR)
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that controls wheel slip and traction, also known as Anti-Slip Regulation
- traction
- control
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Auf-Zu
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve
- gas
- gauge
- reserve
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VACUUM LIMITER HIGH ALTITUDE
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Device limiting vacuum in engine at high altitude
- vacuum
- limiter
- high
- altitude
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Variable Vane Geometry
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the turbocharger's vanes to optimize engine performance
- engine
- vane
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Engine Assembly
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The engine assembly refers to the collection of components that make up the engine.
- engine
- assembly
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Cap Nut
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of nut used to secure the cylinder head to the engine block
- cap
- nut
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Gas-discharge lamp
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of lamp that produces light by exciting a gas, such as xenon
- lighting
- lamp
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oil cooler seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a seal used to prevent leaks in an engine's oil cooler system
- vanagon
- engine
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Ball check valve
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A valve that allows fluid to flow in one direction and prevents backflow
- engine
- valve
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Blower motor switch
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the blower motor in a vehicle's heating or cooling system
- switch
- blower
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