Automotive Glossary


Automotive Glossary

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Compression Spring

A spring that is designed to provide force when compressed.

Compression Stroke

The second stroke of the four stroke cycle when air or the fuel/air mixture is compressed. Compression is necessary for clean and efficient combustion of the fuel.

Compressor

Electrically or mechanically driven pump used to increase pressure of a gas or liquid.

Compressor Wheel

Part of a turbocharger that pumps extra air into the intake and therefore the engine.

Compulsory

Must be completed.

Computer Application

Programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Computer Crash

An event that causes the computer to become inactive. This can often result in the loss of unsaved work.

Con Rod

Short for connecting rod, this joins the pistons to the crankshaft.

Concentric

A term that describes objects that revolve or are fitted around a common centre.

Concise

Expressing a lot but in few words.


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