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Results for “oil”
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Oil cooler
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A heat exchanger that removes heat from engine oil. Air-cooled Type 2 engines use an oil cooler in the engine cooling assembly; design and mounting vary by engine. It is distinct from a Vanagon coolant radiator.
- engine
- air-cooled
- cooling
High pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors high oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
Low pressure switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors low oil pressure in the engine
- oil
- pressure
- switch
Viscosity improver
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of additive used to improve the viscosity of an oil.
- oil
- viscosity
Additive package
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A combination of additives used to enhance the performance and protection of an oil.
- oil
- additives
dry-sump engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine type where oil is stored in a separate tank, not in the crankcase.
- engine
- oil
Viscosity index
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A measure of an oil's resistance to changes in viscosity due to temperature fluctuations.
- oil
- lubrication
- engine
Bypass filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.
- oil
- filter
- engine
Thermoil
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing
- batteries
- thermoil
PTFE
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A synthetic polymer used as a lubricant and anti-wear additive in engine oils
- lubricant
- additive
Sequence IIIE test
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A standardized test procedure for evaluating motor oil performance
- test
- engine
- wear
Normal service
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of driving condition characterized by normal engine temperature, highway speeds, and a clean environment.
- oil
- service
Colloidal suspension
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mixture in which particles are suspended in a liquid, used to stabilize PTFE in engine oils
- lubricant
- additive
Piston ring gaps
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber
- engine
- piston