Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Air CapFitted in front of a spray gun fluid nozzle to direct compressed air against the paint to form and shape an atomised cloud of droplets. | |
Air ChargeDescription of the amount of air taken into an engine on the induction stroke. | |
Air Cleaners/FiltersCanisters holding paper, plastic foam or gauze elements to trap dirt and grit. | |
Air FlowMovement of a quantity of air past a point in a set time. | |
Air Flow MeterProvides information to fuel injection system electronic control unit (ECU) on engine load. Measures the mass of air entering an engine. | |
Air Flow Sensor PlateA plate used to sense the movement of air and therefore control fuel quantity. | |
Air GapThe gap between two parts of a component, such as the spark plug electrodes, an inductive sensor or an armature and field shoes of a motor or generator. | |
Air HornThe air inlet side of a carburettor or throttle body assembly. | |
Air InjectionAn emission control device that adds air to the exhaust to add oxygen for the conversion of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide to water and carbon dioxide. Usually fitted upstream of a catalytic converter. | |