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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fuel filterfuel screenfuel meshfuel sediment filter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
peneira de combustível
Standard term used in Brazilian automotive contexts
São Paulo
tela de combustível
Alternative regional usage emphasizing the mesh/screen component
Portugal
crivo de combustível
European Portuguese technical term
General Technical
filtro de combustível primário
More formal technical designation when referring to primary fuel filtration

Related Words

fuel pumpfuel tankfuel injectorfuel linecarburetorengine maintenance

Related Idioms & Phrases

clogged fuel strainer
replace the fuel strainer
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