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A slight resiliency, or 'give,' designed into suspension bushings to help absorb bumps. Good compliance allows the wheels to move rearward a bit as they hit bumps but doesn't allow them to […]
The specified maximum carrying capacity of an axle, as measured at the tire–road interface.
The rotating, nonconductive component of a distributor that contains contacts and that, when aligned, complete an electrical circuit between the ignition coil and a spark plug.
Built-in amenities that serve a specific purpose in the cargo areas of a vehicle.
The term was first used in advertising brochures for the full-size Jeep Cherokee SJ in 1974. Сharacteristics: - high ground clearance, allowing you to overcome uneven surfaces, bumps, rocks […]
The distance from the point where the steering axis intersects the ground to the longitudinal line that runs through the center of the tire's contact patch. Also called 'steering offset.'
A gauge that measures and displays the instantaneous speed of a vehicle. Universal in modern automobiles and typically mounted on the dashboard behind the steering wheel.
Small airbags that deploy under the dashboard by the knees, typically on the drivers side where the steering column and other hard vehicle parts are located.
A purified and pressurized version of natural gas suitable for use as an automotive fuel. Most light-duty vehicles that can use CNG have a “bi-fuel” system that allows operation on either g […]
An auto industry term that describes programs that manufacturers provide to stimulate sales or assist dealers in the advertising and marketing of their vehicles.
An enhanced engine valve train system used on most modern automobiles that allows the lift, duration or timing (any or all) of the intake and/or exhaust valves to be changed during engine o […]
Ultra-low emission vehicle standard; an emissions standard within the LEV program, tighter than the LEV standard.
The responsiveness and feel of the steering when the wheel is approximately centered. In a car with good on-center feel, the steering wheel tends to return to center when slightly deflected […]
The total number of intake and exhaust valves employed in each individual cylinder of an engine.
A replaceable metal or plastic canister that prevents particulate matter and most contaminants in the fuel from reaching the engine.
The level of hybrid technology used for a vehicle: full, mild, power-assist or plug-in.
The type of convertible roof tops, including soft tops, hard tops, T-tops, Targa-style tops, and tops that are manual or power operated.