Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
solenoid — [1] An electrically operated magnetic device used to operate some unit. A movable iron core is placed inside a coil of wire which moves because of magnetic attraction when electric current is fed to the coil. When current flows through the coil,… … Dictionary of automotive terms
throttle stop solenoid — A device that maintains engine at speed over curb idle … Dictionary of automotive terms
fast idle solenoid — A solenoid operating in conjunction with an automatic choke to open the throttle slightly when the choke is in operation … Dictionary of automotive terms
Antilag system — An anti lag system (ALS) is a system used on turbocharged engines to minimize turbo lag. Contents 1 Overview 2 Methods 2.1 Retarding ignition 2.2 Inlet bypass … Wikipedia
Boost controller — Boost control is the principle of controlling the boost level produced in the intake manifold of a turbocharged or supercharged engine by affecting the air pressure delivered to the pneumatic and mechanical wastegate actuator. Boost controllers… … Wikipedia
Fuel injection — Fuel rail connected to the injectors that are mounted just above the intake manifold on a four cylinder engine. Fuel injection … Wikipedia
Trionic T5.5 — Engine management system SAAB TRIONIC T5.5 Courtesy of: DrBoost Overview Saab Trionic T.5.5 is an engine management system that controls ignition, fuel injection and turbo boost pressure. The system was introduced in 1994 Saab 900 with B204L… … Wikipedia
Quadrajet — In automobile mechanics, the Quadrajet is a 4 barrel carburetor made by the Rochester Products Division of GM that was widely used in General Motors motor vehicles until 1990. Its last application was on the Oldsmobile 307 V8 engine, which was… … Wikipedia
Automatic transmission — An automatic transmission (commonly AT or Auto ) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy… … Wikipedia
Turbocharger — A turbocharger, or turbo, is an air compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine. Like a supercharger, the purpose of a turbocharger is to increase the mass of air entering the engine to create more power. However, a… … Wikipedia
