Thursday, 31 October 2024, 11:52 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Dead AxleA non-driving axle. Supports the vehicle and carries freely rotating wheels. |
Dead centreTop or bottom piston positions in the cylinder when the crankshaft is at 0° or 180° of rotation. |
DecelerationOpposite of acceleration. Reducing velocity or speed. Slowing down. |
DecelerometerBrake Meter for recording rate of deceleration during braking for test purposes. |
DecimalA number system that uses a base of 10. |
Decimal PlaceThe position of numbers after (to the right of) the decimal point. |
Deck (Block)The top of the engine block forming the mating face for the cylinder head. |
Dedicated Test EquipmentEquipment made to work specifically with one system or one manufacturer's vehicle range. |
Deep SocketSame as a normal socket but longer to allow it to be used on a component such as a spark plug. |
DefamatoryUntrue and harmful information. |