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Engine and fuel systems
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Housing that contains the throttle valve and linkage

Transmission and drivetrain
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The final drive component of a standard transmission

Body and interior
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Bolts used to secure parts in place

Engine and fuel systems
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The distance between the spark plug's electrodes

Transmission and drivetrain
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Bearing for the gearshift lever in a manual transmission

Engine and fuel systems
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A wheel that triggers the ignition system

Brakes and suspension
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Components of the brake system that contact the brake rotor

Engine and fuel systems
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Measures the temperature and density of the intake air

Engine and fuel systems
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Cable connecting accelerator pedal to throttle valve

Engine and fuel systems
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Mechanism that advances the ignition timing based on engine vacuum