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Brake fluid level
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of fluid in the brake system
- brakes
- maintenance
Stroke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance traveled by a piston in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- stroke
CO-2
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Carbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines
- emissions
- combustion
Main bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in the engine block
- engine
- bearing
Cross-counts
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Number of times O2 sensor crosses rich/lean threshold
- emissions
- fuel
Field coil
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when energized
- electrical
- components
Valve Guides
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The parts that support the valves in an engine
- engine
- valve
Intercooler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density
- engine
- cooling
- turbo
Exhaust outlet
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The point at which exhaust gases exit the vehicle
- exhaust
- emissions
electrolyte
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chemical substance that facilitates the flow of electrical charge in a battery.
- battery
- chemistry
Distributor clamp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to secure the distributor in place
- ignition
- clamp
Bleed properly
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
To remove air from the cooling system to prevent damage
- coolant
- maintenance
T-piece
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A connector that splits a hose into two branches
- fuel
- hose
Crevice corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Corrosion occurring in crevices or areas where moisture accumulates
- corrosion
- engine
Electronic Immobilizer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that prevents a vehicle from being started without authorization
- security
- alarm
Doghouse
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fan shroud introduced in 1971 for upright air-cooled engines.
- engine
- fan
Flash point
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The temperature at which an oil releases flammable vapors.
- oil
- temperature
charcoal filter valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
valve controlling flow through charcoal filter
- charcoal
- filter
- valve
Tilt Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in a vehicle's position or orientation
- security
- alarm
Valve cover
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cover that protects the valve train from damage
- engine
- cover
Xenon Headlights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Headlights that use xenon gas to produce a bright, white light
- lighting
- xenon
Plunger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that moves up and down in a valve lifter
- engine
- valve
Bleeder valve caps
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Caps for bleeding brake fluid from the system
- brakes
- valves
Fork terminal
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a fork-like shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical