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426 public entries · page 14 of 18
passive regeneration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
slow conversion of particulates into CO2 without special measures
- exhaust
- emissions
charcoal cannister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that filters fuel vapors to reduce emissions
- emissions
- fuel
Coil
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that generates the high voltage needed for the ignition system
- ignition
- coil
CO value
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of carbon monoxide emissions in the exhaust gas
- co
- emission
Temperature Sensor Coolant
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A sensor that measures coolant temperature
- temperature
- sensor
- coolant
Ignition timing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The timing of the ignition spark, measured in degrees
- ignition
- timing
Override spring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Spring that overrides throttle valve when accelerator pedal is pressed
- throttle
- spring
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
Gross Polluter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle that produces excessive emissions, contributing significantly to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
Bosch CIS injection
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fuel injection system developed by Bosch
- bosch
- cis
- injection
Coolant mixture ratio
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Proportion of antifreeze to water in the cooling system
- cooling
- engine
Input shaft
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that transmits power from the engine to the gearbox
- differential
- syncro
- gearbox
Borates
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that provide buffering and neutralization of acidic combustion gas by-products
- corrosion
- buffering
MPI
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fuel injection system with one injector per cylinder, using manifold injection
- injection
- fuel
grommet
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a ring-shaped seal used to protect wires or pipes
- fuel
- tank
- seal
points
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component in the ignition system that opens and closes the circuit
- ignition
- electrical
Return hose
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A hose that returns fluid to the power steering reservoir
- hose
- steering
coolant level warning switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
switch warning of low coolant level
- coolant
- switch
Charcoal canister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container filled with activated charcoal, used to absorb fuel vapors
- charcoal
- canister
aeration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
aluminum corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
corrosion that occurs in aluminum parts, often accelerated by phosphates
- corrosion
- aluminum
Pour point
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The lowest temperature at which an oil can still flow.
- oil
- temperature
diesel particulate filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system for removing diesel soot from exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions