Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Four Wheel Steering 4WSA steering system that applies turning movement to front and rear wheels. The rear wheel steer is initially opposite to the front wheels, neutral and then with the front wheels. This provides steering characteristics that aid manoeuvrability. | |
FPFuel Pump. | |
FPRFuel Pump Relay. | |
FractionsA number of parts out of another number of parts. | |
FranchiseThis is an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place. | |
Free ElectronsThe electrons in the valency shell of an atom that can link with and move on from other atoms. A material with free electron flow makes a good electrical or heat conductor. | |
Free PlayThe amount of free movement in or between components that is not transmitted to the next component in the sequence. May also be referred to as 'backlash' in some applications such as when applied to gears. | |
Free TravelThe free play in a clutch linkage before it operates the clutch mechanism. | |
FreeplayThe amount of free movement in or between components that is not transmitted to the next component in the sequence. May also be referred to as 'backlash' in some applications such as when applied to gears. | |