engine bay
Under the hood
The engine bay is the compartment in a vehicle that houses the engine and related components—battery, fluid reservoirs, air filter, and various mechanical systems.
Opening the hood reveals the engine bay: The mechanic leaned into the engine bay to check the oil.
Also called the engine compartment.
Attached head covering
- firewallNetwork access control system
- cowlHooded monastic garment
- subframeSupporting frame beneath another
- motor mountFastener securing engine position
fuse box · brake booster · master cylinder · throttle body · intake manifold · valve cover · alternator · compressor
Heat transfer device
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- water pumpDevice circulating liquid mechanically
- overflow tankContainer for excess liquid
electric fan · intercooler · temperature sensor · coolant flush · antifreeze · heat exchanger · oil cooler
Replacing engine lubricant
- filterPorous separation device
- dipstickFluid level indicator
- fluidsSubstances that flow freely
- spark plugsDevices creating engine combustion
belts · hoses · battery · cleaning · degreaser · inspection · servicing · diagnostics
Straps controlling an animal
- loomFabric-making frame
- connectorThing that joins others
- terminalAt the endpoint
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
fuse · plug · routing · sheathing · grommet · junction box · distributor cap · spark plug wire
Permitted passage or approval
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- accessibilityEase of approach
- crampedUncomfortably lacking space
- crowdedFilled beyond comfort
hood
Attached head covering
- firewallNetwork access control system
- cowlHooded monastic garment
- subframeSupporting frame beneath another
motor mount · fuse box · brake booster · master cylinder · throttle body · intake manifold · valve cover · alternator · compressor · belts
radiator
Heat transfer device
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- water pumpDevice circulating liquid mechanically
overflow tank · electric fan · intercooler · temperature sensor · coolant flush · antifreeze · heat exchanger · oil cooler
oil change
Replacing engine lubricant
spark plugs · belts · hoses · battery · cleaning · degreaser · inspection · servicing · diagnostics · torque wrench
harness
Straps controlling an animal
relay · fuse · plug · routing · sheathing · grommet · junction box · distributor cap · spark plug wire · cable management
clearance
Permitted passage or approval
- packagingProtective product enclosure
- accessibilityEase of approach
- crampedUncomfortably lacking space
crowded · organized · tight fit · heat shielding · insulation
- car partssteering wheel, brake, seats, tires, brakes
- fire stationsfirehouse, fire hall, fire trucks, fire pole, poles
- car structurechassis, monocoque, body panels, car frame, car body
- vehicle layoutseating arrangement, wheelbase, hatchback, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive
engine baytrunk
Main stem or storage
boot · cargo area · luggage compartment · passenger cabin · cargo hold
engine baycabin
Simple wooden dwelling
passenger cabin · interior · cockpit · seating area · living quarters
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