Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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CPSCrankshaft position and speed sensor. | |
CPUCentral processing unit. This relates to the main component in an ECU or computer. | |
CrackingSplitting of a paint film. Cracking usually appears as straight lines which penetrate the entire film thickness and can be caused by over-baking or by application of excessive film builds. | |
CrankA term used to describe turning the engine by the starter motor. | |
CrankcaseThe part of the engine that houses the crankshaft and the bearings in which it runs. It can be either a separate part or be integral with the engine block. | |
CrankedDescription of making the engine rotate on the starter motor. | |
CrankingThe process of turning over an engine using a starter motor (or a handle on earlier models!). | |
CrankshaftMajor rotary component of engine that converts piston movement into rotary movement. | |
Crankshaft DamperUsually part of the front pulley. A rubber mounted mass reduced torsional vibration. | |