Friday, 10 May 2024, 3:03 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Constant Velocity JointA drive shaft joint that transmits drive through an angle without changes in speed. |
Construction and UseThe UK Construction and Use Regulations that cover the legal requirements on manufacturers and users of road vehicles. |
Constructive feedbackA way of giving feedback to somebody so that they feel valued and that they can improve what they did based on your comments. |
ConsumptionThe rate at which a vehicle uses fuel. |
Contact BreakersMechanical spring-loaded switch located in the distributor of an ignition system and actuated by a rotating cam. It makes or breaks the ignition circuit to control the coil output and delivery of a spark to the spark plug. |
ContaminantSomething which contaminates; an impurity; foreign matter |
ContaminantsAny polish, wax, tree sap, tar, oil, etc., that would damage the paint film or spoil the adhesion of a new paint film. |
ContinuityThe condition of an electrical circuit when a current will flow. |
Continuous InjectionInjectors that inject or 'squirt' all the time. |
Continuous Injection SystemsInjection systems where the supply to the inlets is active all the time but may only 'spray' on the intake stroke due to the lower pressure. |