Engine bay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002033",
  "term": "Engine bay",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The compartment in a vehicle that houses the internal combustion engine and its associated components. This space contains the engine block, cooling system including the radiator, fluid reservoirs for coolant and brake fluid, the battery, and the air intake system. In most front-engine cars, the engine bay is located at the front of the vehicle, enclosed by the hood, fenders, and a firewall that separates it from the passenger cabin.",
  "synonyms": [
    "engine compartment"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "engine room"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Motorraum",
    "es": "compartimento del motor",
    "fr": "compartiment moteur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/engine-bay/"
}