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  • Suzuki Wheel Fitment Guide

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    Suzuki Wheel Fitment Guide

    Suzuki Wheel Fitment Sizes Guide PCD & Offsets Model Year PCD Offset Bore Baleno 95 on 4×100 35 to 38 54.1 Esteem 95 to 97 4×100 35 to 45 54.1 Grand Vitara MK1 95 to 04 5×139.7 0 ...

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  • Swing axle

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    Swing axle

    Swing axle A swing axle is a simple type of independent suspension designed and patented by Edmund Rumpler in 1903. This was a revolutionary invention in the automotive industry, ...

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  • Tachometer (Rev Counter)

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    Tachometer (Rev Counter)

    Car Tachometer (Rev Counter) explained A tachometer (revolution-counter, Tach, rev-counter, RPM gauge) is an instrument measuring the rotation speed of a shaft or disk, as in a ...

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  • Tappet explained

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    Tappet explained

    Tappet Internal combustion engines The term tappet is widely used in relation to internal combustion engines, but imprecisely. It is most commonly encountered as a maintenance ...

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  • Tappet Hydraulic

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    Tappet Hydraulic

    Hydraulic tappet A hydraulic valve lifter, also known as a hydraulic tappet or a hydraulic lash adjuster, is a device for maintaining zero valve clearance in an internal ...

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  • Taxicabs

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    Taxicabs

    Taxicabs History Overland Model-31 Taxi Cab from 1909 View all Taxicabs in related items Below A taxicab, also known as a taxi or a cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a ...

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  • Three wheel Cars

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    Three wheel Cars

    Three wheel automobiles View all in related items Below. A three-wheeler is a vehicle with three wheels. Some are motorized tricycles, which may be legally classed as either ...

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  • Three-box styling

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    Three-box styling

    Car Three-box styling Explained Three-box design is a broad automotive styling term describing a coupé, sedan, notchback or hatchback where — when viewed in profile — principal ...

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  • Throttle

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    Throttle

    Throttle explained A throttle is the mechanism by which the flow of a fluid is managed by constriction or obstruction. An engine's power can be increased or decreased by the ...

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  • Throttle Body

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    Throttle Body

    Throttle Body The throttle body is where the air actually enters your vehicle engine. When you give your vehicle gas, a blade or "Butterfly" as it is known, opens according to ...

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  • Throttle position Sensor

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    Throttle position Sensor

    Throttle position sensor (TPS) A throttle position sensor (TPS) is a sensor used to monitor the position of the throttle in an internal combustion engine. The sensor is usually ...

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  • Throttle Position Sensor TPS Replace

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    Throttle Position Sensor TPS Replace

    Replace Car Throttle Position Sensor TPS The throttle position sensor (TPS) is used to send feedback information on the position of the throttle plate. This information is used ...

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  • Throttle response

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    Throttle response

    Throttle response explained Throttle response or vehicle responsiveness is a measure of how quickly a vehicle's prime mover, such as an internal combustion engine, can increase ...

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  • Timing belt (camshaft)

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    Timing belt (camshaft)

    Camshaft Timing belt A timing belt or timing chain is a part of an internal combustion engine that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft(s) so that the ...

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  • Timing mark

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    Timing mark

    Timing mark A timing mark is an indicator used for setting the timing of the ignition system of an engine, typically found on the crankshaft pulley (as pictured) or the flywheel, ...

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  • Timing Roller Chain

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    Timing Roller Chain

    Timing Roller Chain Roller chain or bush roller chain is the type of chain drive most commonly used for transmission of mechanical power on many kinds of domestic, industrial and ...

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  • Top Dead centre (TDC)

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    Top Dead centre (TDC)

    Top Dead centre (TDC) In a reciprocating engine, the dead centre is the position of a piston in which it is farthest from, or nearest to, the crankshaft. The former is known as ...

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  • Torque tube explained

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    Torque tube explained

    Torque tube A torque tube system is a driveshaft technology, often used in automobiles with a front engine and rear drive. It is not as widespread as the Hotchkiss drive, but is ...

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  • Torque vectoring

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    Torque vectoring

    Torque vectoring Torque vectoring is a new technology being employed in automobile differentials. A differential is used to transfer engine torque to the wheels. Torque vectoring ...

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  • Torsion bar

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    Torsion bar

    Torsion bar suspension explained A torsion bar suspension, also known as a torsion spring suspension or torsion beam suspension, is a general term for any vehicle suspension that ...

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  • Torsion beam

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    Torsion beam

    Torsion beam suspension A torsion beam suspension is a vehicle suspension similar to a trailing arm suspension but where both trailing arms are connected by a beam. It is also ...

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  • Toyota 1AZ engine (2000-2012)

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    Toyota 1AZ engine (2000-2012)

    Toyota 1AZ engine 2000 TO 2012 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 2000–2012 Chronology Predecessor Toyota S engine Successor Toyota AR engine The Toyota AZ ...

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  • Toyota 1C engine (1979-1992)

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    Toyota 1C engine (1979-1992)

    Toyota 1C engine range Manufacturer Toyota Displacement 1.8 L (1839 cc) Cylinder bore 83.0 mm Piston stroke 85.0 mm Valvetrain SOHC Compression ratio 22.5:1 Fuel type diesel The ...

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  • Toyota 1E engine (1985-1989)

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    Toyota 1E engine (1985-1989)

    Toyota 1E engine Manufacturer Toyota Cylinders 4/OHC Fuel Petrol Bore x Stroke: 70.5 mm x 64.0 mm Displacement: 999 cc The Toyota 1E engine is a Four stroke, Inline-4 straight-4 ...

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  • Toyota 1GR-FE engine (2002-)

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    Toyota 1GR-FE engine (2002-)

    Toyota 1GR-FE engine (V6) The 1GR-FE is the 4.0 L (3956 cc) version, designed for longitudinal mounting in RWD and 4WD pickup applications. It has a 94 mm bore and a stroke of ...

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  • Toyota 1MZ engine (1994-2006)

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    Toyota 1MZ engine (1994-2006)

    Toyota MZ engine 1994–2014 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Combustion chamber Configuration V6 Chronology Predecessor Toyota VZ engine Successor Toyota GR engine ...

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  • Toyota 1N engine (1986-1999)

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    Toyota 1N engine (1986-1999)

    Toyota 1N engine The Toyota N engine is a diesel engine produced by Toyota between 1986 and 1999. 1N The 1N is a 1.5 L (1,453 cc) Inline 4 diesel engine. Bore is 74 mm and stroke ...

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  • Toyota 1S engine (1981-2007)

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    Toyota 1S engine (1981-2007)

    Toyota S engine (2nd generation) The Toyota S-type engine (Toyota Sgata engine) is a series of water-cooled in-line 4-cylinder gasoline engines with 1.8L ,2.0L ...

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  • Toyota 1U engine (1961-1966)

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    Toyota 1U engine (1961-1966)

    Toyota 1U engine Overview Manufacturer Toyota Production 1961-1966 The Toyota U family was a series of flat-twin engines produced in the 1960s and 1970s. The family was extended ...

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  • Toyota 1UR engine (2005-)

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    Toyota 1UR engine (2005-)

    Toyota 1UR engine From 2006 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 2005–present Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 90° V8 Chronology Predecessor Toyota UZ ...

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  • Toyota 1VZ engine (1988-1991)

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    Toyota 1VZ engine (1988-1991)

    Toyota 1VZ engine 1988 to 2004 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 1988–1991 Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 60° 24-valve V6 Chronology Predecessor ...

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  • Toyota 2A Engine (1979-1989)

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    1970s
    Toyota 2A Engine (1979-1989)

    Toyota 2A Engine 1979 to 1989 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Production 1979–1989 Combustion chamber Displacement 1.3 L (1,295 cc) Cylinder bore 76.0 mm Piston stroke 71.4 mm ...

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  • Toyota 2AZ engine (2001–2015)

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    Toyota 2AZ engine (2001–2015)

    Toyota 2AZ engine 2000 TO 2012 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 2000–2015 Chronology Predecessor Toyota S engine Successor Toyota AR engine The Toyota AZ ...

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  • Toyota 2C engine (1983-)

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    Toyota 2C engine (1983-)

    Toyota 2C engine 2C Manufacturer Toyota Production 1983- Combustion chamber Displacement 2.0 L (1974 cc) Cylinder bore 86.0 mm Piston stroke 85.0 mm Valvetrain SOHC Combustion ...

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  • Toyota 2E engine (1985-1999)

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    Toyota 2E engine (1985-1999)

    Toyota 2E engine The Toyota 2E is a straight-4 petrol type engine first appeared in 1985, and was discontinued in 1999. History The Toyota 2E engine is a straight-4 piston engine ...

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  • Toyota 2F type engine (1975-1984)

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    Toyota 2F type engine (1975-1984)

    Toyota 2F type petrol engine (1975-1984) The Toyota 2F 4,200cc type engine is a Water cooled Inline 6-cylinder OHV 12-valve engine for automobiles . History The Toyota ...

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  • Toyota 2GR engine (2005-)

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    Toyota 2GR engine (2005-)

    Toyota 2GR engine (V6) From 2002 Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 2005– Configuration DOHC 60° V6 Range 2GR-FE, 2GR-FSE, 2GR-FXE The Toyota 2GR engine family is a ...

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  • Toyota 2UR engine (2008-)

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    Toyota 2UR engine (2008-)

    Toyota 2UR engine From 2006 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 2006–present Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 90° V8 Chronology Predecessor Toyota UZ ...

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  • Toyota 2VZ engine (1988-1991)

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    Toyota 2VZ engine (1988-1991)

    Toyota 2VZ engine Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 1988–1991 Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 60° 24-valve V6 The Toyota VZ engine family is a series of V6 ...

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  • Toyota 3A Engine (1979-1989)

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    1970s
    Toyota 3A Engine (1979-1989)

    Toyota 3A Engine 1979 to 1989 Manufacturer Toyota Production 1979–1989 Combustion chamber Displacement 1.5 L (1,452 cc) Cylinder bore 77.5 mm Piston stroke 77.0 mm Cylinder block ...

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  • Toyota 3C engine (1992-2004)

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    Toyota 3C engine (1992-2004)

    Toyota 3C engine Overview Manufacturer Toyota Displacement 2.2 L (2184 cc) Cylinder bore 86.0 mm Piston stroke 94.0 mm Valvetrain SOHC Fuel type diesel The Toyota C engine family ...

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  • Toyota 3GR engine (2003-2009)

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    Toyota 3GR engine (2003-2009)

    Toyota GR engine (V6) From 2002 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 2002– Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 60° V6 Chronology Predecessor Toyota MZ ...

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  • Toyota 3MZ engine (2004-2014)

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    Toyota 3MZ engine (2004-2014)

    Toyota 3MZ engine 2004–2014 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Combustion chamber Configuration V6 Chronology Predecessor Toyota VZ engine Successor Toyota GR engine ...

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  • Toyota 3S-GE GTE Beams Engine (1984-2007)

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    1980s
    Toyota 3S-GE GTE Beams Engine (1984-2007)

    Toyota Beams Engine 3S-GE 3S-GTE Make Toyota Yamaha motors manufacturing period May 1984 to May 2007 type 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve Displacement 1,998 cc Cylinder arrangement ...

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  • Toyota 3UR engine (2007-)

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    Toyota 3UR engine (2007-)

    Toyota 3UR engine From 2006 Overview Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation Production 2006–present Combustion chamber Configuration DOHC 90° V8 Chronology Predecessor Toyota UZ ...

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