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CALAGE SOUPAPES ADMISSION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inlet valve timing 1, record 1, English, inlet%20valve%20timing
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- calage des soupapes d'admission
1, record 1, French, calage%20des%20soupapes%20d%27admission
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Variable Valve Timing-intelligent
1, record 2, English, Variable%20Valve%20Timing%2Dintelligent
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VVT-i 1, record 2, English, VVT%2Di
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An advanced engine system with a cam changeover mechanism that varies the duration of the timing and exhaust valves while the engine is operating at high speeds. 2, record 2, English, - Variable%20Valve%20Timing%2Dintelligent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In short, it means better fuel economy, more power underfoot and cleaner exhaust emissions. 2, record 2, English, - Variable%20Valve%20Timing%2Dintelligent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Originally developed by Toyota for executive cars. 3, record 2, English, - Variable%20Valve%20Timing%2Dintelligent
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Variable Valve Timing, intelligent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- distribution à calage variable intelligent
1, record 2, French, distribution%20%C3%A0%20calage%20variable%20intelligent
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VVT-i 2, record 2, French, VVT%2Di
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Système qui] définit le calage des soupapes d’admission en fonction de la charge du moteur dans le but d’optimiser le réglage du volume d’admission d’air et la quantité précise de carburant. 3, record 2, French, - distribution%20%C3%A0%20calage%20variable%20intelligent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système VVT-i adapte continuellement le calage des soupapes d’admission pour améliorer les performances et réduire la consommation de carburant et les émissions. 4, record 2, French, - distribution%20%C3%A0%20calage%20variable%20intelligent
Record 2, Key term(s)
- distribution à calage variable - intelligent
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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