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  2. Diesel engine runaway - Wikipedia

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    Diesel engine runaway is an occurrence in diesel engines, in which the engine draws extra fuel from an unintended source and overspeeds at higher and higher RPM, producing up to ten times the engine's rated output until destroyed by mechanical failure or bearing seizure due to a lack of lubrication. [1]

  3. Redline - Wikipedia

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    This device is known as a rev-limiter and is usually set to an RPM value at redline or a few hundred RPM above. Most Electronic Control Units (ECUs) of automatic transmission cars will upshift before the engine hits the redline even with maximum acceleration (The ECU in a sports car's automatic transmission will allow the engine to go nearer ...

  4. Rev limiter - Wikipedia

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    A rev limiter is a device fitted in modern vehicles that have internal combustion engines. They are intended to protect an engine by restricting its maximum rotational speed, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). Rev limiters are pre-set by the engine manufacturer. There are also aftermarket units where a separate controller is installed ...

  5. Overdrive (mechanics) - Wikipedia

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    The rotation speed problem comes into effect when the differential gearing is a high ratio and an overdrive is used to compensate. This may create unpleasant vibrations at high speeds and possible destruction of the driveshaft due to the centripetal forces or uneven balance.

  6. Woman Gives Friend a Secret Santa Gift with a Special Message ...

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    Mary Kate and Giuliana recently celebrated Secret Santa with their close-knit group of friends, whom they’ve had since high school. This year, the occasion took on a deeper meaning for Giuliana ...

  7. List of Volkswagen Group petrol engines - Wikipedia

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    This engine produces 500 PS (368 kW; 493 bhp) of power and 625 N⋅m (461 lbf⋅ft) of torque. This new engine was promised to be made available on the 3rd generation A8 More compact dimensions than a comparable V8 engine FSI direct injection with twin high-pressure fuel pumps, twin fuel rails and six-port high pressure injectors. applications

  8. Hyundai recalls over 225,000 cars for faulty rearview camera ...

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    Hyundai is recalling more than 225,000 vehicles over concerns of a rearview camera failing.. Six different vehicles from the Santa Fe and Elantra model lines are covered under the recall submitted ...

  9. Gudgeon pin - Wikipedia

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    The gudgeon pin is typically a forged short hollow rod made of a steel alloy of high strength and hardness that may be physically separated from both the connecting rod and piston or crosshead. [1] The design of the gudgeon pin, especially in the case of small, high-revving automotive engines is challenging.