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Suspension
Independent Suspension Allows each wheel to move vertically independently of the other wheels. The term “independent” refers to the motion of the wheels/suspension. Vehicles can have 2 or 4 wheel independent suspensions.
Shock Absorber Converts motion into heat, usually by forcing oil through small internal passages in a tubular housing. Because shock aborbers respond to motion, their effects are most obvious in transient maneuvers. In essenc...
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Brakes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) A safety system which prevents the wheels on a motor vehicle from locking while breaking. In essence the system sense the wheel rotation and automotically “pumps” the breakes in emergency braking conditions. This allows the driver to maintain control of their steering when breaking heavily to prevent a skid. While ABS offers improved vehicle control in some circumstances, it can also present disadvantages including increased braking di...
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At the Dealership
Posted by CarsDiva, 11/12/2008 10:05 PM. |
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Safety
Airbag Safety device in a vehicle which restrains the occupant. It's composed of a flexible envelop, designed to inflate during a collision, and most often, can only be operated once. Airbags are meant to supplement a vehicle passenger that is also correctly restrained by a seatbelt.
Side Airbag Airbag that fills the space between the door and an occupant, preventing head, torso and pelvis injuries during a side impact collision. Often stored in the door-...
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Engine
Fan Belt Transfers power from a crankshaft-driven pulley to an engine fan and other accessories.
Fuel Injector Electrically controlled valve that inputs a precise amount of pressurized fuel into each combustion chamber. (Replaces carburetors.)
Horsepower Power produced by the engine. The higher the horsepower, the higher the vehicle's top speed. One hp is the power needed to lift a 550-lb weight, one foot in one second. (Often confused with torq...
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Exhaust/Emissions
Catalytic Converter The part of the exhaust system that creates a heat-producing chemical reaction to convert harmful combustion byproducts into carbon dioxide and water.
Muffler The chamber in the engine exhaust system that suppresses exhaust noise and smooths exhaust pulsations.
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Transmission/Drivetrain
Drivetrain This includes the components of the vehicle that work together to move it forward or backward. On front-wheel drive vehicles, this includes the engine, transaxle and drive axles; for rear-wheel drive, it's the engine, transmission, differential and drive shaft.
Driveshaft The long metal cylinder found between the transmission and rear axle. (In front-engine, rear-wheel drive vehicles.) Up and down movement is possible because the shaft is connecte...
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