engine compartment
Under the hood
An engine compartment is the enclosed space in a vehicle that houses the engine and related mechanical components.
In most cars, it's under the hood at the front; in some sports cars and buses, it's at the rear.
The term applies to any vehicle with an internal combustion engine: The mechanic opened the engine compartment to check the oil.
Heat transfer device
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- air filterDevice removing airborne particles
- oil filterRemoves contaminants from lubricant
fuse box · brake fluid reservoir · power steering pump · serpentine belt · timing belt · spark plugs · ignition coils · throttle body
Attached head covering
- firewallNetwork access control system
- hood latchMechanism securing engine cover
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- splash guardBarrier blocking kicked-up debris
Transferred thermal energy
- heat shieldBarrier against extreme temperatures
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- cooling fanRotating air-mover
radiator · thermostat · overheating · hot · coolant · temperature sensor · airflow
- work lightPortable task-focused lamp
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
- reachingExtending toward something
visibility · tight spaces · flashlight · mechanic · DIY · repair · service manual
Replacing engine lubricant
- coolant flushChanging circulation fluid
- belt replacementInstalling new cinching strap
- filter replacementPutting in new strainer
- fluid checkInspecting vehicle liquid levels
leak detection · battery check · tune-up · diagnostics · preventive care · spark plug change · radiator flush · cleaning
radiator
Heat transfer device
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- air filterDevice removing airborne particles
oil filter · fuse box · brake fluid reservoir · power steering pump · serpentine belt · timing belt · spark plugs · ignition coils · throttle body · intake manifold
hood
Attached head covering
- firewallNetwork access control system
- hood latchMechanism securing engine cover
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
splash guard · subframe · clearance · cramped · crowded · organized
heat
Transferred thermal energy
- heat shieldBarrier against extreme temperatures
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
cooling fan · radiator · thermostat · overheating · hot · coolant · temperature sensor · airflow
hood release
- work lightPortable task-focused lamp
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
reaching · visibility · tight spaces · flashlight · mechanic · DIY · repair · service manual
oil change
Replacing engine lubricant
- coolant flushChanging circulation fluid
- belt replacementInstalling new cinching strap
- filter replacementPutting in new strainer
fluid check · leak detection · battery check · tune-up · diagnostics · preventive care · spark plug change · radiator flush · cleaning · degreasing
engine compartmenttrunk
Main stem or storage
boot · cargo area · luggage compartment · trunk space · cargo hold
engine compartmentpassenger cabin
Enclosed traveler seating area
interior · cabin · cockpit · seating area
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