Thursday, 28 March 2024, 3:47 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
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Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Air Bleed ValveAn automatic device used on fuel injection systems to provide fast idle during cold start and warm up. |
Air CapFitted in front of a spray gun fluid nozzle to direct compressed air against the paint to form and shape an atomised cloud of droplets. |
Air ChargeDescription of the amount of air taken into an engine on the induction stroke. |
Air Cleaners/FiltersCanisters holding paper, plastic foam or gauze elements to trap dirt and grit. |
Air DryThe ability of a coating to dry or cure to its ultimate hardness under normal atmospheric conditions, without baking or force-drying. Measurement of time required must state conditions such as temperature and humidity. |
Air FlowMovement of a quantity of air past a point in a set time. |
Air Flow MeterProvides information to fuel injection system electronic control unit (ECU) on engine load. Measures the mass of air entering an engine. |
Air Flow Sensor PlateA plate used to sense the movement of air and therefore control fuel quantity. |
Air GapThe gap between two parts of a component, such as the spark plug electrodes, an inductive sensor or an armature and field shoes of a motor or generator. |
Air HornThe air inlet side of a carburettor or throttle body assembly. |