Sunday, 19 May 2024, 1:04 AM
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Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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ChaffingUsed to describe the unintentional action of one component rubbing against another. |
ChalkingThe degradation of a paint film by gradual erosion of the binder, typically due to weathering. It is common in ageing red finishes and is characterized by a pinkish haze and loose pigment particles on the surface of the paint |
ChamoisA soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now more often made from sheepskin. |
Charcoal CanisterA part of a fuel evaporative (EVAP) system. The charcoal absorbs petrol vapour during fuel tank venting and returns the fuel to a reverse air flow and into the engine under specific conditions. |
Charge CurrentSee charge rate. |
ChargingProcess of building up the level of charge in a battery or capacitor. |
Charging RateThe recommended rate of charge for a battery. Usually one tenth of the amps in the Amp hour rate for one and a half times the hours for a fully discharged battery. |
ChassisStructural lower part of a vehicle to which the running gear and body are attached. The true chassis is now evident only in larger vehicles. |
Check ValveA one way valve, using a plate or ball and spring, that permits fluid flow in one direction only. Used in hydraulic systems to retain a residual pressure. |
CheckingA type of paint film defect in which cracks in the film begin at the surface and progress downward. The result is usually a straight v-shaped crack which is narrower at the bottom than the top. |