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Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Straight Line SanderSander that uses a back-and-forth movement to sand a surface using sandpaper on its shoe. |
StrainStrain is the amount of extension in size divided by the original length. |
StrainerA mesh filter for basic cleaning of oil or fuel. Usually fitted in the oil pan or fuel tank. |
StranglerAlternative term for a choke flap in a cold start device for a carburettor. |
Strap WrenchA tool used to undo filters. A simple strap tightens around the filter to grip it securely. |
Strap WrenchesSee Strap Wrench. |
StratifiedTo form, arrange, or deposit in layers. This usually refers to the fuel air charge in a cylinder where the layer next to the spark plug is richer than the layers further away. used for lean burn applications. |
Strength (of a pigment)The opacity and/or tinting power of the pigment. The measure of the ability of a pigment to hide or provide colour to a substrate. |
StressStress is a measure of a force or load divided by the cross-sectional area of a material to which the force is applied (N/m2). |
Striker PinPart of the door latch mechanism. |