- Industry: Automotive
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Basically wind resistance, aerodynamic drag is expressed by a measurement called coefficient of drag (Cd). A lower number means an automobile cuts through wind more efficiently, resulting in better fuel economy and lower wind noise.
Industry:Automotive
The ratio by weight of the air and fuel in an engine's cylinder.
Industry:Automotive
Referring to a vehicle's wheel alignment, it is the proper adjustment of a vehicle that uses the front and rear suspension for camber, toe, caster and ride height.
Industry:Automotive
The part of the vehicle's electrical system that converts mechanical energy from a drive belt into electrical energy to operate the ignition and electrical accessories, and to charge the battery when needed.
Industry:Automotive
The agreed-upon sale price of a vehicle plus any charges for taxes, title, license fees, service contracts and insurance - less any down payment and/or net trade-in allowance. This is the amount which is subject to finance charges.
Industry:Automotive
Prevents the doors from being locked if the keys are in the ignition.
Industry:Automotive
The angle between the ground and a line running from the tire to the front bumper (as viewed from the side). Indicates how steep a ramp a vehicle can negotiate without touching the surface. In off-road driving, provides a good indication of a vehicle's ability to climb over rocks without damaging the front of the vehicles body or chassis.
Industry:Automotive
Handles mounted on the inside of a vehicle. They provide a convenient place to grab and obtain leverage for entering and exiting the vehicle.
Industry:Automotive
In a part-time 4-wheel-drive vehicle, the front axles must disconnect to "freewheel" when in 2- wheel drive. When the vehicle is shifted into 4-wheel drive, the axles automatically "lock up" in the differential, providing torque at each front wheel. They are activated simply by shifting into 4WD. Manual hubs (the old style) were mechanical systems that forced the driver to get out of the vehicle and turn a switch on each wheel before they were capable of accepting engine power.
Industry:Automotive
This safety device requires that the ignition is on and the brake pedal is depressed before the transmission lever can be moved out of "Park." The shift lock prevents a car from being put into "Drive" or "Reverse" and accelerating inadvertently.
Industry:Automotive
