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	Pre-ignition Autoaccensione		Pre-ignition may occur in the combustion chamber... >>>


	Petrol Benzina		It is the lightest fuel... >>>


	Pick-up sensor Captatore		Device used in electronic ignition systems to send electric pulses to the CPU... >>>


	Puller Estrattore		Tool used in garages... >>>


	Port Luce		The word "port" indicates a generic opening through which fluids flow, not controlled by any valve. >>>


	Pascal Pascal		The Pascal (P) is the unit of measure of pressure according to the International System (lS): it is equal to 1N/m². >>>


	Pitch Passo		If referred to springs, pitch indicates the distance between two consecutive turns. >>>


	Piston Pistone		The piston (also known as "plunger", a reminiscence of the steam engine!) is designed to alternately run in its guide, called cylinder or liner, ensuring at the same time the tightness of the two environments that it separates (combustion chamber and crankcase). >>>


	Power Potenza		Physically, power is the work carried out, or energy developed in the time unit. >>>


	Pressure Pressione		Pressure is obtained dividing a force by the area. >>>

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