Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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CFICentral Fuel Injection | |
CFI (Fuel Injection)Usually centre point fuel injection system but sometimes used for continuous fuel injection. | |
cfmCubic Feet Per Minute | |
ChaffingUsed to describe the unintentional action of one component rubbing against another. | |
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. | |