intake manifold

noun

technical
: a manifold that brings fuel and air into an engine

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The $500 price is right; your mechanic will need to remove the top half of the intake manifold to access the spark plugs which add to the labor costs. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026 There were issues with intake manifold leaks, exhaust manifold cracking, coolant leaks, engine misfires due to corrosion, and water in the spark plug holes. John Paul, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026 Topped with twin Holley 650 cfm carburetors on an aluminum intake manifold, the big-block officially developed 355 hp and 420 ft lbs of torque, though these were conservative numbers in the spirit of the times. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023 In addition, the 911 gets a different intake manifold with a crossover pipe connecting the left and right plenum chambers. Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 28 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for intake manifold

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“Intake manifold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intake%20manifold. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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