Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D., Autor na autolexicon.net

e-TEC

Škoda models bearing the e-TEC designation are equipped with a mild-hybrid drive system. In these cases, the function of the combustion engine is supplemented by an electric motor to assist the conventional combustion engine.

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Active engine mounts

Active engine mounts reduce the transmission of vibrations from the engine to the crew compartment while ensuring a sufficiently rigid attachment of the power unit to the body.

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Slick tire (Slick tyre)

Slick is the name given to racing tires that have completely smooth tread pattern. The smooth tread allows for a larger contact area between the tire and the road, thus giving the tire more grip.

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sDrive

The sDrive designation for BMW vehicles was originally reserved for rear-wheel drive models only. Today, you can also find this designation on front-wheel drive BMW models.

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Brake disc

The brake disc is usually in the form of a plate or disc that is rigidly attached to the wheel hub and rotates with it. During braking, the frictional surface of the brake disc is pressed between the brake pads, thereby producing a braking effect.

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Directional tires (Directional tyres)

Directional tires have a characteristic “V” tread pattern. While this specific tread shape slightly limits the way they can be used, on the other hand it brings a number of advantages.

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Sedan (Saloon)

Sedan is the designation of a passenger car body type with a stepped rear and a three-door, usually four-door body.

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Kick-down

Kick-down is the function of downshifting the automatic transmission. When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the control unit will command the gears to downshift to the lowest possible gear, thereby increasing the speed of the internal combustion engine in order to obtain the best possible engine performance. The driver will use this function, for example, when overtaking or accelerating hard.

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Barrel

The price of a barrel of crude oil is often a central topic in the news and its price directly affects the price of petrol and diesel. But how many litres does a barrel actually contain? Why a barrel and what does the abbreviation bbl mean in stock exchange charts?

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Fuel filter

The fuel filter protects the internal combustion engine against the ingress of dirt, particulate matter and water. Filtration is usually multi-stage. The first filtration occurs before the fuel pump inlet, followed by the main fuel filter and the filter screen before the high-pressure fuel pump or injector.

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