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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.
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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 vehicle.
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 fluid to leak out ...
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 restraint system."
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 object (e.g., duct ...
