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Automotive

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

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balance control

Automotive; Automobile

A switching device on a stereo radio which adjusts the amount of sound coming from the left and right speakers or from the front and rear speakers.

backpressure variable transducer (BVT)

Automotive; Automobile

A system combining a ported EGR valve and a backpressure variable transducer to control emissions of NOx.

air brake

Automotive; Automobile

A system of braking which is usually found on large truck in which compressed air pushes against a brake piston or diaphragm in order to apply the brakes to stop or slow the ...

brake lines

Automotive; Automobile

A system of hoses and metal tubes through which the brake fluid flows from the master cylinder to the brake calipers at each wheel. Cracks or breaks in these lines will cause the ...

brake system

Automotive; Automobile

A system that uses hydraulic pressure to enable your vehicle to slow and stop safely. Consists of the master cylinder, brake lines, and disc or drum brakes at each wheel.

airbag restraint system

Automotive; Automobile

A system which uses an airbag to restrain occupants in the event of a collision. They may be placed on the dash or doors or even in the shoulder strap. Also called "passive ...

adhesive tape

Automotive; Automobile

A tape with a sticky substance on one side. It usually comes in a roll of various widths. Sometimes used to insulate electrical wires (e.g., electrical tape) or to wrap a larger ...