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muffler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
device that reduces the noise of the exhaust gases
- exhaust
- engine
HC
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hydrocarbons, a measure of unburned fuel in engine emissions
- emissions
- hydrocarbons
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
Fuel injection
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system for injecting fuel into an engine
- fuel
- injection
air flow sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
sensor measuring air flow into engine
- air
- sensor
Viscosity
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A measure of an oil's thickness and flowability.
- oil
- lubrication
- engine
Coolant Loop
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A critical cooling system component around the engine compartment
- engine
- cooling
electric choke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that helps start a cold engine
- choke
- carburetor
Circlip
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of retaining ring used to secure the piston pin
- engine
- piston
Piston
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A moving part that transfers force in a reciprocating motion.
- engine
- piston
Injection Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that controls fuel injection in an engine
- fuel
- injection
Oil pump housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Casing that contains the oil pump
- engine
- lubrication
Oxidizing Catalytic Converter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device reducing emissions by converting pollutants
- emissions
- engine
Pressure Regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that regulates fuel pressure in the engine
- pressure
- regulator
Crankshaft Assembly
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Collection of components that make up the crankshaft
- engine
- crankshaft
Idle/full throttle switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that signals the engine computer when the throttle is in the idle or full throttle position
- engine
- throttle
Idle Stabilizer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Idle Stabilizer, a system for stabilizing engine idle speed
- idle
- stabilizer
CO-2
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Carbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines
- emissions
- combustion
Intercooler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density
- engine
- cooling
- turbo
Crevice corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Corrosion occurring in crevices or areas where moisture accumulates
- corrosion
- engine
Valve cover
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cover that protects the valve train from damage
- engine
- cover