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Auto engine

Of or relating to the engine that propels an automobile.

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exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR)

Automotive; Auto engine

In Turkish, "egzoz gazı resirkülasyonu". An exhaust-emission control system in which a portion of the exhaust gas is picked up from the exhaust manifold and sent back to the intake manifold t be ...

supercharger

Automotive; Auto engine

A device that increases the pressure of the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine, used in order to achieve greater efficiency.

catalytic converter

Automotive; Auto engine

In Turkish, "katalitik konvertör" or "katalizör". Often simply called a "catalyst", this is a stainless steel canister that is part of a vehicle's exhaust system and contains a thin layer of ...

radial engine

Automotive; Auto engine

In Turkish, "radyal motor". An internal combustion engine with a number of cylinders arranged in a circle around the crankshaft center line. As the crankshaft turns, the pistons are in various ...

overhead cam

Automotive; Auto engine

In Turkish, "üstten eksantrikli motor". The type of valve train arrangement in which the engine's camshaft is mounted above the cylinder head(s). When the camshaft is placed close to the valves, the ...

carburetor

Automotive; Auto engine

In Turkish, "karbüratör". Optionally spelled carburetter or carburettor. A device that Vaporizes fuel and mixes it with air in proper quantities and proportions to suit the varying needs of the ...

cam follower

Automotive; Auto engine

In Turkish, "supap iticisi". The unit that contacts the end of the Valve stem and the camshaft. The follower rides on the camshaft and when the Cam lobes move it upward, it opens the valve. Also ...

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