Thursday, 31 October 2024, 10:52 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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SatelliteThis can refer to any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star but usually means man-made equipment that orbits the Earth. |
SatinA surface finish that is approximately half-way between gloss and matt |
SaturationA term referring to a colour's purity or richness. The more chroma in a colour, the more saturated that colour is. |
SAWSpark advance word output signal. |
SCSupercharged |
Scan ToolDiagnostic tool that connects to an electronic control module on a vehicle to read fault codes and other data. |
ScannerDiagnostic tool that connects to an electronic control module on a vehicle to read fault codes and other data. Some scanners can also connect to controller area networks (CAN). |
ScanningTo skim/scan text in order to get a general idea about it. |
Scavenge PumpThe oil pump in the oil pan of a dry sump (oil pan) engine that returns the lubricating oil to a separate reservoir. |
ScavengingThe process in the combustion chamber that clears the residual exhaust gases by the incoming air charge. The inlet and exhaust valves are both open for a very brief spell as the engine moves across top dead centre at the end of the exhaust stroke. |