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- adjective US Beneath the
hood of avehicle .
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Examples
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Headers can lower the underhood temperature, and that can help extend engine life.
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When these engines work hard, underhood and coolant temperatures rise, and the entire power train becomes more labored.
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The system uses a computer and synthesizer, and it broadcasts the sounds through an underhood-mounted speaker.
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The noise radiations from the 1. 4-liter turbo engine are well managed underhood and the cabin is corked with multiple layers of sound-deadening materials, acoustically laminated front glass and other noise abatement measures.
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The system uses a computer and synthesizer, and it broadcasts the sounds through an underhood-mounted speaker.
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The exterior surface of the hose may deteriorate prematurely because of high underhood temperatures.
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The exterior surface of the hose may deteriorate prematurely because of high underhood temperatures.
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Taller, wider, and longer than the previous 4Runner, the new model also increases the underhood power.
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Taller, wider, and longer than the previous 4Runner, the new model also increases the underhood power.
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There will be an optional "Hard Core" package that trims weight by deleting the audio system, underhood silencer pad, trunk carpet and tire inflator.
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