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Petrol engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine using petrol fuel
- petrol
- engine
Amperage amplifier
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that increases the current flow
- amperage
- amplifier
- electrical
Fuse box cover
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Protective lid for the fuse box
- fuses
- electrical
Catalyst
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that reduces toxic emissions in exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
Glow Plug
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Heating element for diesel engine ignition
- diesel
- ignition
ignition distributor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
component distributing ignition voltage to cylinders
- ignition
- distributor
Propane gas
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fuel source for the refrigerator
- fuel
- propane
Rough idle
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An uneven or unstable engine idle
- engine
- performance
BA9s
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Base type for a light bulb, often used in vehicles
- base
- bulb
Diodes
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic components that allow current to flow in one direction
- electrical
- components
Favorites Screen
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A screen for accessing bookmarked vehicle information
- infotainment
- vehicle
- management
Headlight washer pump
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pump for the headlight washing system
- headlights
- washer
Sidelight
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lighting on the side of the vehicle, often for visibility
- light
- sidelight
Distributor shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that drives the distributor
- ignition
- engine
Diversity Aerial
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Antenna system for improved radio reception quality
- radio
- antenna
- reception
oil filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
device that filters the engine oil
- engine
- oil
Diesel engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine using diesel fuel
- diesel
- engine
Program Service
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
service that transmits station name with radio broadcast
- radio
- technology
On-Board Computer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle computer system providing driver information
- computer
- electronics
Immobilizer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System designed to prevent vehicle theft by immobilizing the engine
- security
- theft
Solenoid
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An electromagnetic device that controls the flow of electrical current
- starter
- component
FSI
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Petrol engine with direct injection, without turbocharger
- engine
- injection
- petrol
Stator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A stationary component of an alternator that generates electrical current
- electrical
- components
Lambda
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Air-fuel ratio in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- fuel