Monday, 20 May 2024, 10:15 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Two-toneTwo different colours on a single paint job. |
TyresTyres (or 'tires' in American English) are ring-shaped parts, either pneumatic or solid, that fit around wheels to protect them and enhance their function. |
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U BoltsU shaped bolts used to fix leaf springs to the axle or other similar tasks such as fixing a steering rack to the body. |
U/JUniversal Joint. |
Ultra VioletA frequency of light that is above the visible spectrum. |
UltravioletLight/Radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays i.e. beyond the violet end of the spectrum/rainbow. |
Ultraviolet (UV) LightThat portion of the spectrum which is largely responsible for the degradation of paints. It is invisible to the eye and may also be referred to as "black light." Special UV lamps can be used to cure some paints and adhesives. |
ULWUnladen Weight – The weight of a vehicle inclusive of the body and all parts which are ordinarily used with the vehicle when working on a road. Unladen weight does not include the weight of water or fuel used for the propulsion of the vehicle, |
Unburned HydrocarbonsEngine or fuel tank emissions in the exhaust gas, fuel line vents or lubricating oil vapours. Harmful to health. Also HC or THC (total hydrocarbon content of exhaust gas). |
Under-bakeThe result of curing a paint film at too low a combination of time and temperature. The film may be too soft for good durability. |