fuel strainer
[ˈfjuːəl ˈstreɪnər]
nounpl: fuel strainers
peneira de combustível
1. A device in a vehicle's fuel system that filters out contaminants and impurities from fuel before it reaches the engine
The fuel strainer prevents dirt and water particles from entering the fuel injectors.
A peneira de combustível impede que partículas de sujeira e água entrem nos injetores de combustível.
2. A mesh or screen component designed to separate solid particles from liquid fuel
The mechanic replaced the clogged fuel strainer during routine maintenance.
O mecânico substituiu a peneira de combustível entupida durante a manutenção de rotina.
Fuel strainers are essential maintenance components in both American and Brazilian vehicles. In Brazil, regular fuel quality can be inconsistent, making fuel strainers particularly important for vehicle longevity. The term is primarily used in automotive maintenance contexts and is familiar to mechanics and vehicle owners in both countries.
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