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

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Bendix type starter drive

Automotive; Automobile

A self-engaging starter drive gear, the gear moves into engagement when the starter starts spinning and automatically disengages when the starter stops. Also called inertia drive.

boost sensor

Automotive; Automobile

A sensing device in a supercharger. It is located in the choke tube which sends a signal to the ignition control unit according to pressure conditions. In turn, the control unit ...

barometric pressure sensor (BARO or BP)

Automotive; Automobile

A sensor found in the engine management system which detects the ambient barometric pressure so that precise fuel mixture can be maintained at different altitudes.

brand number

Automotive; Automobile

A series of identifying numbers and letters which some companies burn into the sidewall rubber of a truck tire to show their initials, mounting date, etc.

body shop

Automotive; Automobile

A service outlet specializing in vehicle body repair work.

accessory package

Automotive; Automobile

A set of features or appointments which may be ordered at extra cost on a new vehicle.

bevel drive shaft

Automotive; Automobile

A shaft with a bevel gear at one end or both ends. It is used primarily for driving an overhead camshaft.