Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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CD ROMCompact Disk Read Only Memory. Stores up to 800Mb of data. The data is 'read only' which means that you cannot change or overwrite it. | |
CDICapacitor Discharge Ignition | |
CDI (Ignition)Capacitor discharge ignition system that uses a capacitor to produce the high tension for arcing across the electrodes of the spark plug. | |
CEABCold Engine Air Bleed | |
CECUCentral Electronic Control Unit | |
CellThat part of a battery made from two dissimilar metals and an acid or alkali solution. A cell stores chemical energy for use later as electrical energy. | |
Cell CapsRemovable covers for a battery cell. | |
Center BearingsSee Centre Bearings. | |
Center of GravitySee Centre of Gravity. | |