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large displacement engine

French translation: moteur de grande cylindrée


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English term or phrase:large displacement engine
French translation:moteur de grande cylindrée
Entered by: Lionel Masson
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16:38 Apr 24, 2009
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Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
English term or phrase: large displacement engine
When operating on a level highway or cruising, hold the engine speed at approximately 75 – 85 percent of governed speed (1400 – 1600 RPM for large displacement engines) to achieve power and economical fuel consumption.
Lionel Masson
Local time: 13:05
moteur de grande cylindrée
Explanation:
Ici "displacement" signifie cylindrée. Moteur de grande cylindrée.

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Note added at 7 minutes (2009-04-24 16:45:39 GMT)
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Exemple: Les moteurs automobiles possèdent dans la majorité des cas une culasse monobloc, tandis que les moteurs diesel de grande cylindrée pour véhicules utilitaires ont souvent une culasse par cylindre, ce qui réduit les coûts de réparation, en cas de casse du moteur.
http://www.ms-motor-service.fr/content2.asp?area=hauptmenue&...
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Fabien Champême
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Local time: 13:05
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moteur de grande cylindrée


Explanation:
Ici "displacement" signifie cylindrée. Moteur de grande cylindrée.

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Note added at 7 minutes (2009-04-24 16:45:39 GMT)
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Exemple: Les moteurs automobiles possèdent dans la majorité des cas une culasse monobloc, tandis que les moteurs diesel de grande cylindrée pour véhicules utilitaires ont souvent une culasse par cylindre, ce qui réduit les coûts de réparation, en cas de casse du moteur.
http://www.ms-motor-service.fr/content2.asp?area=hauptmenue&...

Fabien Champême
Spain
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