Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 11:27 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Radial-pistonUsually refers to a pump where a number of pistons are used that act outwards from the centre. |
RadiationThe emission and diffusion of rays. |
RadiatorAn apparatus for radiating or diffusing heat. |
Radiator CapCap used to pressurise cooling system. |
RadiusThe straight line distance from the centre of a circle to any fixed point on the circumference. |
Radius ArmSuspension link with a fixed inner bearing and support for the stub axle assembly at the outer end. |
Rail(1) Gear selector component carrying the selector forks in a manual transmission. (2) Pressurised petrol supply tube for all fuel injectors in a port electronic fuel injection system. |
RAMRandom Access Memory. Dynamic memory in computers which holds data being worked on. This data is not permanent and will be lost when power is switched off. |
Ram Air EffectForced movement of air due to the movement of the vehicle. |
Ram CylinderHydraulic cylinder that applies force to a rod. Often part of a steering system. |