Friday, 3 May 2024, 11:27 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
C
CTS SensorAbbreviation for the engine coolant temperature sensor or switch. |
CTVSChoke Thermal Vacuum Switch |
CTX TransmissionConstantly Variable TransaXle. |
Cup SealA hydraulic seal with a lip that contains pressure against the lip but will allow a flow in the opposite direction. Used in the cylinders of brake systems. |
Curb IdleRotational speed of an engine on no-load and minimum throttle setting. Also tick over and idle. |
CureThe process, usually a chemical change, by which paint is converted from the liquid to the solid state. |
Cured PaintPaints that have completed the curing process. Cured paints include all factory-applied paints and refinish paints that have air-dried for more than 30 days. Wax application is recommended only for fully cured paints. |
CurrentMovement of electrically charged particles. Current flow is measured in Amperes. |
Current RegulatorAn electrical or electronic device used in generator circuits to control the output current. |
Current RelayA device that usually incorporates a reed switch. It is activated by current flow through a series winding. |