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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
K-jetronic connector
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A K-jetronic connector is a type of connector used in fuel injection systems.
- electrical
- fuel
TSI technology
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Technology based on petrol direct injection for efficient engines
- engine
- fuel
- tsi
grommet
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a ring-shaped seal used to protect wires or pipes
- fuel
- tank
- seal
Charcoal canister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container filled with activated charcoal, used to absorb fuel vapors
- charcoal
- canister
Cold Start Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that helps start the engine in cold temperatures
- fuel
- cold
crossover pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a pipe connecting two high ridges of the gas tank
- fuel
- tank
- leak
combustion chamber
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chamber where fuel is burned to produce heat or power
- flame
- combustion
Intake Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows air and fuel into an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
Intake manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs air and fuel into the engine's cylinders
- engine
- airflow
Lambda sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A sensor used to measure the air-fuel mixture in an engine
- sensor
- engine
Ignition sparks
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The sparks that ignite the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- ignition
Spark Plugs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrodes that produce a spark to ignite fuel in an engine
- engine
- ignition
Carbon Dioxide
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Colorless, odorless gas produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, contributing to climate change.
- emissions
- pollution
Misfire
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A failure of the engine to ignite the fuel-air mixture in one or more cylinders
- engine
- performance
Hydrocarbons
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon, emitted by vehicles as unburned fuel, contributing to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
Engine Control Unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Computer that controls the engine's functions, such as fuel injection and ignition timing
- ecu
- engine
EFI
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Electronic Fuel Injection. Computerized metering and squirting of fuel, replacing the carburetor systems. introduced into the buses in the mid-70's.
009
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Centrifugal advance only distributor
- distributor
- centrifugal
DVDA
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Dual Vacuum Dual Advance distributor
- engine
- distributor
Crankcase Ventilation System
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that removes gases from the engine crankcase
- engine
- ventilation
exhaust system
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system responsible for removing exhaust gases from the engine
- exhaust
- engine
Silencer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that reduces noise in an exhaust system
- exhaust
- stainless