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Speedometer head
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The component that houses the speedometer gauge
- instrument
- speed
Breadcrumb
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A navigation aid showing the path to a document
- navigation
- interface
Starter B-quality
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
High-quality starter for petrol engines
- starter
- engine
Crankcase
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The housing that contains the crankshaft and camshaft
- engine
- crankcase
thermostat housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that contains the thermostat
- cooling
- engine
pully
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a wheel with a grooved rim for holding a belt
- generator
- belts
Fuel hose
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hose carrying fuel in a vehicle
- fuel
- hose
Clutch Disc
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component of manual transmission system
- clutch
- disc
- manual
- transmission
Petrol engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine using petrol fuel
- petrol
- engine
Snubber
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that helps control the movement of a system
- snubber
- control
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
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
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