- Industry: Automotive
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The Toyota dealership, and after assignment, the financial institution to which the lease is assigned. The party leasing the vehicle to the lessee, the actual owner of the vehicle and the lease (i.e., leasing company, dealership or financial institution).
Industry:Automotive
The Linear Control Valve contributes to a smooth vehicle ride by enhancing the dampening force of the shock absorber under moderate to rough driving conditions, yet allowing the dampening force to be consistent under smooth driving conditions.
Industry:Automotive
The portion of a vehicle's weight that is supported by springs (including body, engine, transmission, passengers and cargo).
Industry:Automotive
Locks rear wheels together for maximum traction when the vehicle is stuck or in extremely slippery conditions. Should not be used on dry pavement.
Industry:Automotive
Sometimes called an anti-roll or sway bar, this is a bar or tube that links one side of the suspension to the other. The stabilizer bar acts as a torsion spring to resist twisting and reduce body roll during hard cornering.
Industry:Automotive
Part of an automatic transmission which, when the vehicle reaches a predetermined speed, forms a solid connection between the engine and the transmission, thereby reducing friction and improving fuel efficiency.
Industry:Automotive
Because it is subject to extreme temperatures and water condensation, an exhaust system is particularly prone to corrosion. Stainless steel resists corrosion better than ordinary steel.
Industry:Automotive
This is a particulate air-filtration system that reduces airborne particles larger than three microns. This helps prevent pollens, spores and road dust from entering the cabin, which helps those who suffer from allergies, asthma or other breathing problems.
Industry:Automotive
A series of squared-off, functionally designed "holes" or stake pockets along both sides of the top of the Tundra bed allow it to be easily transformed into a stake-bed truck. Each Tundra has four or six stake pockets (depending on cab style).
Industry:Automotive
A certain model (Corolla, Avalon, etc.) may come in several varieties or levels of "trim." These are often designated with letter combinations, like CE or XLE. The model grade is usually based on features that come standard with a vehicle, though some stylistic differences may also factor in.
Industry:Automotive
