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Intake air distributor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distributes air to the engine's cylinders
- intake
- air
- distributor
Override spring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Spring that overrides throttle valve when accelerator pedal is pressed
- throttle
- spring
Auxiliary Air Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that provides additional air to the engine
- air
- valve
Gradability
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Ability of a vehicle to climb slopes, measured in degrees or percent.
- drivetrain
- performance
Silicates
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that inhibit corrosion on aluminum surfaces and protect against cavitation
- corrosion
- aluminum
Compression pressure
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the pressure within an engine's cylinders
- engine
- compression
- pressure
Spark plug gap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance between the spark plug's electrodes
- ignition
- engine
Gross Polluter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle that produces excessive emissions, contributing significantly to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
Camshaft end cap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover that seals the end of the camshaft
- engine
- camshaft
Dwell
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed
- engine
- distributor
Cylinder sleeve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A removable sleeve that lines the inside of a cylinder
- engine
- cylinder
Rocker shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- valvetrain
Piston circlip
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A circular clip that holds a piston pin in place
- engine
- piston
Vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing based on engine vacuum
- ignition
- engine
Head gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the engine block and cylinder head.
- engine
- gasket
Borates
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that provide buffering and neutralization of acidic combustion gas by-products
- corrosion
- buffering
Water Jacket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chamber that surrounds the engine and carries coolant
- engine
- cooling
- jacket
Rings
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Metal rings that fit around a piston to seal the combustion chamber.
- engine
- piston
Short Block
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bare engine including engine case and crankshaft, without external accessories
- engine
- vw
Return hose
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A hose that returns fluid to the power steering reservoir
- hose
- steering
Oil pressure sender
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures oil pressure in the engine
- engine
- sensor
Compressor ring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A ring that seals the compression chamber in an engine.
- engine
- cylinder
coolant level warning switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
switch warning of low coolant level
- coolant
- switch
aeration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion