Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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FreewheelingOverrun of a one way clutch. Vehicle movement when the transmission is not engaged to the engine. | |
FrequencyThe number of oscillations per unit of time. Examples are a sound wave or alternating electrical current. The unit for frequency is the Hertz, which equals one oscillation per second. | |
FrictionResistance a body encounters in moving over another. | |
Friction DiscTerm used to refer to a clutch drive plate. | |
Friction DiscsComponent of the clutch. The centre plate that is gripped between the flywheel and pressure plate to transmit a drive to the gearbox input shaft. | |
Friction MaterialA material with consistent performance characteristics used to provide a rubbing surface for brake and clutch components. | |
Friction PlateComponent of the clutch. The centre plate that is gripped between the flywheel and pressure plate to transmit a drive to the gearbox input shaft. | |
Front-end SolventA fast-evaporating solvent that leaves the paint very soon after application. | |
FTFuel Temperature Sensor. | |
ft.lbFoot Pound" | |