Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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SatelliteThis can refer to any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star but usually means man-made equipment that orbits the Earth. | |
SatinA surface finish that is approximately half-way between gloss and matt | |
SaturationA term referring to a colour's purity or richness. The more chroma in a colour, the more saturated that colour is. | |
SAWSpark advance word output signal. | |
SCSupercharged | |
Scan ToolDiagnostic tool that connects to an electronic control module on a vehicle to read fault codes and other data. | |
ScannerDiagnostic tool that connects to an electronic control module on a vehicle to read fault codes and other data. Some scanners can also connect to controller area networks (CAN). | |
ScanningTo skim/scan text in order to get a general idea about it. | |
Scavenge PumpThe oil pump in the oil pan of a dry sump (oil pan) engine that returns the lubricating oil to a separate reservoir. | |