Brake disc

Friday December 9th, 2022Friday December 9th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1464 Views brake disc, brake

The brake disc is usually in the form of a disc or disc that is firmly 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.

=== Vše === Car parts Označení Tires and rims Podvozek Terms

Directional tyres

Sunday November 6th, 2022Sunday December 11th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 13211 Views tyre tread, tyre, directional tyre, type of tread

Directional tyres must be mounted on the vehicle in such a way that when the tyres are moving forward, they rotate in the direction indicated by the arrows on the side of the tyres. The wheels must therefore not be swapped from left to right when changing tyres, as this would reverse the direction of rotation!

=== Vše === Car parts Karoserie Označení Terms

Sedan (Saloon)

Monday April 25th, 2022Thursday May 5th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 12604 Views sedan, typ karoserie

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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Fuel filter

Sunday January 30th, 2022Friday May 6th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 7560 Views filter, fuel, 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.

=== Vše === Car parts Motor Palivo a provozní náplně

Oil filter

Sunday January 30th, 2022Saturday December 10th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 17422 Views filter, oil filter wrench, oil, oil filter

An efficient oil filter is an integral part of almost every engine. A properly functioning oil filter cleans the oil of microscopic contaminants, thus extending the life of the engine.

=== Vše === Car parts Tires and rims Podvozek

Symmetrical tyres

Saturday January 15th, 2022Sunday December 11th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 10555 Views tyre tread, tyre, symmetrical tyre, type of tread

Symmetric tyres are the most common type of tyre used on passenger and commercial vehicles. They are characterized by the best price/performance ratio. It also has the advantage of fitting regardless of the direction of wheel rotation.

=== Vše === Car parts Hnací ústrojí Pojmy Terms

MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021Sunday December 11th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 18705 Views Hybrid, Hybridní pohon, MHEV, Mild Hybrid

A mild-hybrid is a car whose conventional powertrain is supplemented by an electric motor and an additional battery. This modification enables the mild-hybrid to make better use of the recuperated energy.

=== Vše === Car parts Elektrotechnika Terms

DEATC (Dual-zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control)

Monday April 4th, 2011Monday April 4th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 6368 Views dual zone air conditioning, Ford, air conditioning

DEATC is the name given to Ford’s dual-zone air conditioning system. Dual-zone air conditioning allows a slight temperature difference to be maintained between the driver and passenger. This allows the driver, who needs to concentrate and move around, to have a lower temperature setting, for example.