Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Exhaust Gas AnalyserAn instrument for measuring the constituent gases in the exhaust. | |
Exhaust Gas AnalyzerSee Exhaust Gas Analyser. | |
Exhaust Gas RecirculationAn emission control system that uses an exhaust gas feed into the intake air stream to reduce the mass of oxygen in the air charge and limit the formation of harmful oxides. | |
Exhaust ManifoldHeat resisting ducting that connects the exhaust ports of an engine to an exhaust pipe. | |
Exhaust PortsOutlets in the cylinder head for the exhaust after the valve opens. In a two-stroke engine the ports are in the side of the cylinder. | |
Exhaust StrokeThe last stroke of the four stroke cycle when the burnt gases are expelled to the atmosphere. | |
ExpansionAn increase in size. For example, when a metal rod is heated it increases in length and diameter. Opposite of contraction. | |
Expansion BoxOpen muffler in the exhaust system to reduce the noise. | |
Extender PigmentAn inert, usually colourless and semi-transparent pigment used in paints to fortify and lower the price of pigment systems. | |
Extension HousingUsually describes an extra housing on the rear of a transmission gearbox. | |