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vapor lock

The correct spelling is vapor lock.

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noun

Say it like: Vap-or -lok

The correct spelling is vapor lock. A problem mostly affecting gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines, where the liquid fuel changes state from liquid to gas while still in the fuel delivery system, reducing…

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  1. 1.A problem mostly affecting gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines, where the liquid fuel changes state from liquid to gas while still in the fuel delivery system, reducing the pump pressure and causing transient power loss or complete stalling.

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