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  2. Low-speed pre-ignition - Wikipedia

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    LSPI events are random and infrequent, and their effects on impacted vehicles can include very high-pressure spikes, loud knocking noises and sometimes catastrophic engine damage. [4] It's commonly known as "Detonation or Knock". Engine management systems can overcome pre ignition by the means of a knock or detonation sensor.

  3. Cochliomyia hominivorax - Wikipedia

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    The larvae hatch and burrow into the surrounding tissue as they feed. Should the wound be disturbed during this time, the larvae burrow or "screw" deeper into the flesh, hence the larva's common name. The maggots are capable of causing severe tissue damage or even death to the host.

  4. The Truth About Rats and Car Engines - AOL

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    Tales of rats living in car engines — and ruining the cars — aren't urban legends, but a frustrating truth. Here's what to know. The Truth About Rats and Car Engines

  5. Hyundai Nu engine - Wikipedia

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    The Nu GDi Hybrid version of this engine combines a 2.0L engine with an electric motor and a 1.76KWh battery, the petrol engine makes 156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp) at 6,000 rpm with 19.3 kg⋅m (140 lb⋅ft; 189 N⋅m) of torque at 5,000 rpm while the electric motor makes 52 PS (38 kW; 51 hp) with 20.9 kg⋅m (151 lb⋅ft; 205 N⋅m) of torque for a ...

  6. Fungus gnat - Wikipedia

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    They are typically harmless to healthy plants - and humans - but can inflict extensive damage to seedlings; their presence can indicate more serious problems. In houseplants , the presence of sciarids may indicate overwatering; they may be feeding on roots that have been immersed in water too long and are thus rotting, or the gnats may be ...

  7. Standard wet liner inline-four engine - Wikipedia

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    The Standard wet liner inline-four engine was an inline four cylinder petrol engine produced by the Standard Motor Company.Originally developed concurrently for passenger car use and for the Ferguson TE20 tractor, it was widely used for Standard passenger cars of the 1950s, most notably the Vanguard.

  8. BMC B-series engine - Wikipedia

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    This engine had many of the same basic dimensions as one of Austin's pre-war sidevalve engines - the 1125cc engine fitted in the Austin 10 which had the 88.9 mm (3.5 in) stroke common to all later B-Series engines, allowing the use of much of the same installed equipment to produce the block and crankshaft - but to an all-new OHV design.

  9. Entomological evidence collection - Wikipedia

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    Entomological evidence collection is the process of collecting evidence based on insect clues used in criminal investigations.If evidence is not carefully preserved at a crime scene after a death, it may be difficult or impossible for an entomologist to make an accurate identification of specimens, if for example, all morphological characteristics are not preserved.