Glossary / General

solenoids

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A solenoid is a small device that helps control the flow of liquids or gases in a car. It works like a switch that opens or closes to let things flow through.

Technical Definition

Solenoids are electromechanical devices that control the flow of fluids in automotive systems. They are often used in applications like automatic transmissions and engine management systems to actuate valves and switches.

Hear It Discussed

"but a federal does not fit California because there's extra [2543.2s] wires for solenoids in there for air pump valves."
Automotive Experts - Don't Just Use The Cheapest Gas Without Knowing What It Is Under The Hood show 42:19

"What I see is cumulative were timing change, stretched early variable valve time, solinoids, sticking turbo oil feed pass is just coking up piston rings..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 16, 2026 - Hour 2 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 08:42

"Now it's all semiconductors, it's all actuators, solenoids. So everything is moving by signal and so when you go to have a car repaired now..."
Slant-6 to V8: Mike’s Dodge Dart and Buick Dreams To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 02:41