Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
EGR valve — [1] A part of an EGR system mounted on or near the inlet manifold and controlled by inlet manifold vacuum, which is usually closed at idle and low speeds, but opens during acceleration, admitting exhaust gas to the inlet manifold. Most EGR valves … Dictionary of automotive terms
EGR valve position sensor — (EVP) A potentiometric sensor used in electronically controlled EGR system. Sensor wiper position is proportional to EGR valve pintle position, which allows electronic control assembly to determine actual EGR flow at any point in time … Dictionary of automotive terms
MAP sensor — The examples and descriptions in this article apply strictly to four stroke cycle gasoline engines. Other engine types such as diesel, or two stroke cycle can differ in the exact implementation, but the general theme still applies. The manifold… … Wikipedia
Exhaust gas recirculation — (EGR) is a nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reduction technique used in most gasoline and diesel engines.EGR works by recirculating a portion of an engine s exhaust gas back to the engine cylinders. Intermixing the incoming air with recirculated… … Wikipedia
Cummins B Series engine — Cummins B Series Manufacturer Cummins Also called ISB Production 1984–present Configuration I4 and I6 diesel engines Fuel type Diesel O … Wikipedia
Hydraulic analogy — The electronic–hydraulic analogy (derisively referred to as the drain pipe theory by Oliver Heaviside) is the most widely used analogy for electron fluid in a metal conductor. Since electric current is invisible and the processes at play in… … Wikipedia
GM Family 1 engine — The Family 1 is a straight 4 piston engine that was developed by GM Powertrain, a subsidiary of Opel to replace low displacement versions of GM Family II engine for use on mid range cars from Opel. Contents 1 C16XE 2 Ecotec 2.1 TwinPort … Wikipedia
Automobile emissions control — covers all the technologies that are employed to reduce the air pollution causing emissions produced by automobiles. Exhaust emissions control systems were first required on 1966 model year vehicles produced for sale in the state of California,… … Wikipedia
Ford Super Duty — See also Ford Super Duty engine for the 401, 477, and 534 engines built from 1958 to 1981. Infobox Automobile name = Ford Super Duty manufacturer = Ford Motor Company production = 1999 present predecessor = Ford F 250/350 class = Full size pickup … Wikipedia
Chrysler Slant-6 engine — This article is about the automobile engine. For the punk rock band, see Slant 6. Chrysler Slant Six (G, RG) Engine Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation Production 1959–2000 … Wikipedia
