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Distributor shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that drives the distributor
- ignition
- engine
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
CYLINDER
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cylindrical chamber in which a piston moves.
- engine
- cylinder
Torque
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Rotational force that causes an object to turn
- engine
- performance
Accelerator pedal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pedal that controls the throttle valve
- throttle
- linkage
Dexron-III
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of automatic transmission fluid
- transmission
- fluid
Temperature switches
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switches that monitor engine temperature and control cooling system operation
- temperature
- switches
points
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component in the ignition system that opens and closes the circuit
- ignition
- electrical
diesel particulate filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system for removing diesel soot from exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
water-cooled
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cooled by water, as opposed to air
- engine
- cooling
Weber
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Supplier of high-performance dual carburetors for Volkswagen engines.
- carburetor
- performance
Electronic Accelerator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor-based accelerator pedal for engine management
- engine
- management
Oil pressure gauge
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Instrument that measures oil pressure
- engine
- lubrication
Engine Control Module
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Module controlling engine functions
- engine
- module
- control
Accelerator linkagelcable
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cable connecting accelerator pedal to throttle valve
- throttle
- transmission
Throttle Body
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that regulates airflow into the engine
- vanagon
- digijet
muffler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
device that reduces the noise of the exhaust gases
- exhaust
- 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
Crankshaft pulley
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pulley that drives the serpentine belt
- engine
- pulley
pump pulley
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a pulley that drives the water pump
- cooling
- engine
Dowel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin or rod used to align or locate parts
- engine
- dowel
Crankshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Main shaft that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion
- engine
- crankcase