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Site: IMI eLearning
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Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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McPherson StrutTelescopic independently sprung suspension member incorporating a damper, and fixed at its upper end to the body. The lower end is located by linkages which counteract transverse and fore and aft movement. The original system used a track control arm for transverse forces and an anti-roll bar for longitudinal (fore and aft) location. Usually incorporated in a steered front suspension system. |
MCSMixture Control Solenoid |
MCTManifold Charge Temperature |
MeanThe average value (the sum divided by the number of items). |
Mechanical AdvantageThe effectiveness of a simple machine, such as a lever, inclined plane, wedge, pulley system or a screw at amplifying a force. |
Mechanical EfficiencyThe ratio between the actual total output of a machine and the theoretical maximum output. |
MechatronicsA combination of a mechanical and electronic control system |
MedianThe middle number of a series when the data is arranged in ascending order. |
MelamineUsed in 1K OEM finishes, a hard resin used to modify alkyd resins and other films formed used in baking finishes. |
MemoryThe stored data in a microcomputer or electronic control module. |