- engine coolant
- Antifreeze liquid used in the engine's cooling system
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engine-control system — A computer that regulates the operation of the engine by monitoring certain engine characteristics (rpm, coolant temperature, intake airflow, etc.) through a network of sensors and then controlling key variables (fuel metering, spark timing EGR,… … Dictionary of automotive terms
