Automobile

Automobile

Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

Industry: Automotive

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British thermal unit (BTU)

Automotive; Automobile

A measurement of the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water, one degree Fahrenheit.

BROW

Automotive; Automobile

A small inclined ramp to allow passage of trucks over a hatch coaming or bulkhead door sills etc.

bumper filler

Automotive; Automobile

A small panel usually made of plastic which fits between the bumper and the body of the vehicle.

child seat

Automotive; Automobile

A small safety seat which is mounted on a regular car seat and is held in place by the seat belt.

console

Automotive; Automobile

A small storage space or fascia between the two front seats in a car with bucket seats. Often it houses the shifter, some instruments, coffee holders, coin holders, etc.

carvac

Automotive; Automobile

A small, hand-held vacuum cleaner which is either battery-operated or which is plugged into the accessory outlet or cigarette lighter socket.

ceton filter

Automotive; Automobile

A sock-type filter in the fuel tank capable of wicking diesel fuel, but not water; keeps water from the rest of the fuel system until the sock is 90% submerged in water.