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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adjuster cam

Automotive; Automobile

A device for moving the shoes on drum brakes closer to the drum itself so that there is less travel when the brakes are applied.

aftercooler

Automotive; Automobile

A device in a diesel engine which removes the relatively warm air which enters the engine.

battery discharge controller

Automotive; Automobile

A device on a vehicle which is driven by an electrical motor. It triggers a warning indicator when the battery power drops below a certain level.

bead expander

Automotive; Automobile

A device used in the mounting of tubeless tires to prevent inflation air from escaping and bring the tire beads against the tapered bead seat area (rim).