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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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activated carbon

Automotive; Automobile

A highly porous carbon which is able to absorb gases and fluids. It is usually found in small pellets so that the surface area is greater than a large chunk of it. Also it has a number of pores on ...

battery clamp

Automotive; Automobile

A hold down device which secures the battery from moving around.

bladder

Automotive; Automobile

A hollow bag which can be inflated. In some instances, fuel tanks will become rusty inside. A possible cure is to install a bladder. This is done by flushing out the rust chips, applying an acid ...

barrel carburetor

Automotive; Automobile

A hollow rocker arm shaped like a barrel.

battery fill line

Automotive; Automobile

A horizontal line on the side of a translucent battery case which indicates the level to which you fill it with electrolyte. Usually there are two lines indicating a minimum level and maximum level.

barometric and manifold absolute pressure sensor (BMAP)

Automotive; Automobile

A housing containing both BP and MAP sensors.

body jack

Automotive; Automobile

A hydraulic tool for pushing or pulling body panels into shape.

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