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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internal combustion engine [noun]

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

Ex: Mechanics often need to check the oil and coolant levels regularly to keep internal combustion engines running smoothly .

crankshaft [noun]

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

Ex: He installed a high-performance crankshaft in his race car .

gearbox [noun]

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

Ex: He replaced the gearbox with a more robust model .

combustion chamber [noun]

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

Ex: Aircraft engines have specially designed combustion chambers to efficiently burn fuel at high altitudes .

manifold [noun]

a part that directs exhaust gases from the engine

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radiator [noun]

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

Ex: He installed a larger radiator to prevent overheating .

spark plug [noun]

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

Ex: The spark plug wires were replaced to ensure a strong spark .

throttle [noun]

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

Ex: He installed a new throttle body for improved response .

distributor [noun]

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

Ex: They upgraded to an electronic distributor for reliability .

battery [noun]

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

Ex: The electric car 's battery allows it to travel long distances without emissions .

carburetor [noun]

a device that mixes air and fuel for internal combustion engines

Ex: He rebuilt the carburetor to restore proper function .

choke [noun]

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

Ex: He adjusted the choke for better cold starts .

fan belt [noun]

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

Ex: He replaced the fan belt with a high-quality one .

muffler [noun]

a device that reduces noise from the exhaust system

Ex: He installed a performance muffler for a deeper sound .

dipstick [noun]

a tool for measuring the level of oil in an engine

Ex: The dipstick indicated that the oil level was low .

oil filter [noun]

a filter that removes contaminants from engine oil

Ex: They inspected the oil filter for signs of clogging .

motor oil [noun]

the lubricating oil used in internal combustion engines

Ex: They changed the motor oil every 5,000 miles .

antifreeze [noun]

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

Ex: They flushed the cooling system and added fresh antifreeze .

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