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Land Transportation - Engine Components and Additives

Here you will learn some English words related to engine components and additives such as "gearbox", "carburetor", and "oil filter."

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Words Related to Land Transportation
internal combustion engine

a type of motor that burns fuel inside cylinders to generate power for vehicles or machinery

Ex: Cars and motorcycles commonly use internal combustion engines to move, burning fuel like gasoline or diesel to create energy. 
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crankshaft

a shaft that converts the up and down motion of the pistons into rotational motion

Ex: The crankshaft was damaged and needed replacement. 
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gearbox
gearbox
[noun]

a system of gears that transmits power from the engine to the wheels

Ex: The gearbox was making a grinding noise. 
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combustion chamber

the part of an engine where fuel is burned to produce energy

Ex: In a car engine, the combustion chamber mixes fuel and air before burning it to create power. 
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manifold
manifold
[noun]

a part that directs exhaust gases from the engine

Ex: The manifold in a car helps to gather and expel exhaust gases produced by the engine. 
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radiator
radiator
[noun]

a device that cools the engine by transferring heat from the coolant to the air

Ex: The radiator was leaking and needed to be repaired. 
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spark plug

a device that ignites the fuel-air mixture in the engine cylinders

Ex: She checked the spark plug gap before installation. 
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throttle
throttle
[noun]

a device that controls the amount of fuel-air mixture entering the engine

Ex: The throttle was stuck, causing the engine to rev high. 
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distributor

a device that routes high-voltage electricity to the spark plugs in the correct firing order

Ex: She adjusted the distributor timing for better performance. 
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battery
battery
[noun]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

Ex: The flashlight wouldn't turn on because the battery was dead. 
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carburetor

a device that mixes air and fuel for internal combustion engines

Ex: The carburetor needed cleaning due to buildup. 
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choke
choke
[noun]

a device in a carburetor that restricts airflow to enrich the fuel-air mixture for starting a cold engine

Ex: The choke was engaged to help start the cold engine. 
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fan belt
fan belt
[noun]

a belt that drives the engine cooling fan and other accessories like the alternator and power steering pump

Ex: The fan belt was worn and needed replacement. 
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muffler
muffler
[noun]

a device that reduces noise from the exhaust system

Ex: The muffler had a hole and was making a loud noise. 
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dipstick
dipstick
[noun]

a tool for measuring the level of oil in an engine

Ex: She checked the oil level using the dipstick. 
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oil filter

a filter that removes contaminants from engine oil

Ex: The oil filter needed to be changed at the next service. 
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motor oil
motor oil
[noun]

the lubricating oil used in internal combustion engines

Ex: She topped up the motor oil before the long trip. 
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antifreeze

a liquid added to the engine coolant to prevent freezing and overheating

Ex: She added antifreeze to the radiator before winter. 
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