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Wiring Harness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Set of wires that carry power to accessories and engine, and provide grounding.
- wiring
- electric
Piston Travel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The total distance a piston moves in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- piston
Intake manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs air and fuel into the engine's cylinders
- engine
- airflow
Teflon
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand name for PTFE, a synthetic material used in engine treatments
- lubricant
- engine
- wear
Hazard Warning Lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lights that flash to warn other drivers of a potential hazard
- lighting
- safety
Exhaust Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows exhaust gases out of an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
Push rod
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- rod
Rocker arm
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- arm
Speed-Dependent Volume Control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that adjusts audio volume based on vehicle speed
- audio
- volume
MEDIA-IN
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A multimedia interface for connecting MP3 players, iPods, and external data memory devices.
- multimedia
- interface
oil drain plug
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
plug that allows for the drainage of engine oil
- engine
- oil
Engine Revs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The number of revolutions per minute of a vehicle's engine
- engine
- revs
Charcoal filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Filter that uses activated charcoal to remove impurities from the air
- charcoal
- filter
Thermo-Time Switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the engine's temperature and timing
- thermo
- time
Tow-Away Protection
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature that prevents a vehicle from being towed away without authorization
- security
- alarm
Electronic ignition
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of ignition system that uses electronic components to generate the spark
- ignition
- electronic
Oil pump gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the oil pump in the engine
- engine
- oil
J-Pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
J-shaped pipe for exhaust when heater boxes are not used
- pipe
- exhaust
- heater
Self Study Programs
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Theoretical information about vehicles, systems, and technologies
- vw
- documentation
Molybdenum
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A heavy metal used in some engine treatments for its anti-wear properties
- lubricant
- engine
- wear
Lateral Vehicle Acceleration
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the vehicle's acceleration perpendicular to its direction of motion
- sensor
- acceleration
Valve Springs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The springs that return the valves to their seats in an engine
- engine
- valve
Crankshaft end play
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of movement of the crankshaft in the crankcase
- engine
- crankshaft
Electrical Power Consumption
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The amount of electrical power used by a device or system
- electrical
- power
- consumption