The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
filter — [1] A device designed to remove foreign substances or particles from air, oil, gasoline, water, etc. [2] A device used either with the drier or as a separate unit to remove foreign material (contaminants) from the refrigerant Also see air cleaner … Dictionary of automotive terms
centrifugal machine — noun : a machine (as a blower, compressor, fan, filter, or separator) acting by centrifugal force * * * centrifugal machine noun A centrifuge • • • Main Entry: ↑centrifugal … Useful english dictionary
centrifugal force air filter — A type of canister air filter used on the engines of semi tractor trailer units which removes the dust before it reaches the filter element … Dictionary of automotive terms
centrifugal oil filter — A filter in the lubrication system which pushes any impurities to the outside of the filter as it rapidly rotates … Dictionary of automotive terms
Oil filter — Spin on oil filter on a Saab 9 5 An oil filter is a filter designed to remove contaminants from engine oil, transmission oil, lubricating oil, or hydraulic oil. Oil filters are used in many different types of hydraulic machinery. A chief use of… … Wikipedia
Diesel particulate filter — A diesel particulate filter (top left) in a Peugeot Off road DPF Installa … Wikipedia
oil filter — A device used to strain the oil in the engine thus removing abrasive particles. Some filters are a can like container, others look like small air filters which fit into a canister. Most manufacturers recommend that the oil filter should be… … Dictionary of automotive terms
air filter — A device for removing impurities from the air which enters the combustion chamber. Also see air cleaner canister air filter centrifugal force air filter … Dictionary of automotive terms
canister air filter — A centrifugal force air filter … Dictionary of automotive terms
force air filter — See centrifugal force air filter … Dictionary of automotive terms
