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Results for “Fuel”
372 public entries · page 12 of 16
High pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors high oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
Sequence IIIE test
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A standardized test procedure for evaluating motor oil performance
- test
- engine
- wear
Nitrates
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that inhibit corrosion on ferrous surfaces and protect against pitting and crevice corrosion
- corrosion
- inhibitor
Low pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors low oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
phosphate free formula
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of coolant formula that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- corrosion
Idle System Stabilizer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that helps to stabilize the engine idle speed
- idle
- stabilizer
TDC
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Top Dead Center, the position of the piston at the top of its stroke
- engine
- timing
Viscosity improver
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of additive used to improve the viscosity of an oil.
- oil
- viscosity
metering potentiometer wiper
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component in the air-flow meter that measures airflow
- vanagon
- engine
O2 sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Oxygen sensor, measures the difference in oxygen content between atmosphere and exhaust
- emissions
- oxygen
YAECT
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A thread about converting a vehicle's engine to a different type or model.
- engine
- conversion
L/100km
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Liters per 100 Kilometers. a measurement of fuel economy in the metric system. note that this is exactly backwards from the American system of miles/gallon. the metric measurement denotes the amount of fuel required to go a certain distance roughly, 10 L/100km = 23.5 mpg.
Exhaust intermediate pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pipe connecting exhaust system components in Vanagon/T25 Waterboxer engines
- exhaust
- vanagon
- waterboxer
Synthetic oil
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of oil made from chemical compounds, offering superior performance and protection.
- oil
- synthetic
Stainless steel exhaust
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of exhaust system made from stainless steel, resistant to corrosion
- exhaust
- stainless
Variable Intake Manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the intake manifold to optimize engine performance
- engine
- manifold
Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block
- engine
- gasket
Spark plug seals
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components that seal the spark plug wells in the engine
- spark
- plug
- seals
Mushroom cover
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cover that fits over the exhaust outlet to protect it from debris
- exhaust
- accessories
Oil seal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that seals the joint between two engine components to prevent oil leakage
- engine
- seal
Electronic Engine Management
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that coordinates engine parameters for economical and ecological operation
- engine
- management
Lead bloom
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion
- corrosion
- contaminant
G-grind camshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A camshaft developed by Volkswagen with a specific grind pattern
- g-grind
- camshaft
Distributor seal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine
- ignition
- seal