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Automotive

Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.

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diesel fuel

Automotive; Automobile

A light oil fuel which has a relatively low ignition temperature.

direction indicator warning light

Automotive; Automobile

A light on the instrument panel which flashes when the signal lights are operating. Usually this light is in the shape of a green arrow. On some cars, like Cadillac, a secondary ...

drive plate

Automotive; Automobile

A light plate bolted to the crankshaft to which the torque converter is attached in a vehicle with automatic transmission.; Also see; center drive plate; intermediate drive plate; ...

cutting line

Automotive; Automobile

A line established by the factory along which welded-up assemblies must be cut when replacing a sheet metal part, in order to maintain structural strength in the finished repair.

de-icer

Automotive; Automobile

A liquid or spray which is applied to the windshield to assist in removing ice.

Denver boot

Automotive; Automobile

A locking device which wraps around the wheel of a vehicle to immobilize its movement.

door beam

Automotive; Automobile

A longitudinal reinforcing bar which fits between the inner and outer shell of the door. It is designed to withstand side impacts.