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Automotive
Dealing with vehicles or machines used for travel or motion, especially cars.
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central fuel injection (CFI)
Automotive; Automobile
A computer-controlled fuel metering system which sprays atomized fuel into a throttle body mounted on the intake manifold.
caster wobble
Automotive; Automobile
A condition generally produced in the front wheels when they are attached to the ends of a beam axle. It is particularly noticeable on rough roads and the shimmy at the steering ...
broken-in
Automotive; Automobile
A condition in which a new engine has overcome any wear-in problems.
cavitation
Automotive; Automobile
A condition in which a partial vacuum forms around the blades or impeller wheels of a pump, reducing the pump's output because part of the pump blades lose contact with the ...
central chassis lubrication
Automotive; Automobile
A configuration of the engine and chassis where an oil change and the greasing of grease (zerk) fittings can be made from one spot -- generally underneath the vehicle.
camshaft drive
Automotive; Automobile
A connection between the crankshaft and camshaft by means of gears, chain, drive belt, shaft, or eccentric shaft to maintain the ratio of 1:2.
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