e-TEC

Wednesday March 22nd, 2023Wednesday January 31st, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1996 Views e-tec, Hybridní pohon, MHEV, Škoda Auto, 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.

=== Vše === Car parts Hnací ústrojí Motor Podvozek Technické zajímavosti

Active engine mounts

Sunday March 12th, 2023Sunday February 18th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 7780 Views aktivní lůžka motoru, engine

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.

=== Vše === Car parts Motoristický slang Motorsport Tires and rims Terms

Slick tire (Slick tyre)

Saturday February 11th, 2023Tuesday February 13th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 15318 Views tire tread, tire, slick tire, type of tread

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.

=== Vše === Označení Terms

sDrive

Monday December 12th, 2022Monday December 12th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 11146 Views BMW, pohon, pohon zadních kol, 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.

=== Vše === Car parts Podvozek

Brake disc

Friday December 9th, 2022Monday November 13th, 2023 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 4777 Views brake disc, brake

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.

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

Directional tires (Directional tyres)

Sunday November 6th, 2022Friday March 1st, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 15386 Views tire tread, tire, directional tire, type of tread

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.

=== Vše === Car parts Car body Označení Terms

Sedan (Saloon)

Monday April 25th, 2022Thursday May 5th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 15625 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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Kick-down

Wednesday April 13th, 2022Friday March 15th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 16808 Views automatic gearbox, kickdown, gearbox, shifting

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.

=== Vše === Historie automobilismu Pojmy Terms

Barrel

Wednesday March 30th, 2022Wednesday February 28th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 6286 Views barel, barrel, ropa

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?

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

Fuel filter

Sunday January 30th, 2022Friday May 6th, 2022 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 10558 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.