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Glossary Term

Coolant Temp Sensor

CTS / ECT

All fuel-injected engines use a coolant temperature sensor (CTS) to measure the temperature of the engine. The measured temperature is indicated to the vehicle's on-board computer. This input is used to calculate how much fuel should be delivered to maintain smooth engine operation when the engine is cold and during warm-up.