Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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FBCAFeedback Carburettor Actuator | |
FCSFuel Control Solenoid | |
FDCFuel Deceleration Valve | |
Feather-edgingTapering a paint edge from substrate to topcoat or between layers of paint material by sanding. If feather-edging has been carried out efficiently, it should not be possible to feel the edges with the finger tips. | |
FeatheringTerm used to describe the way a tyre wears when the tracking is set incorrectly. The tread scuffs up like feathers. | |
Feed (leather)The process of treating leather with soaps and creams to improves its lifespan and appearance. | |
Feed CableThe main supply wire to a component. | |
FeedbackA feature used in electronic control systems to monitor performance by the use of a sensor downstream of an actuator. An example is an exhaust oxygen sensor monitoring the fuel injection quantities. | |
Feedback ResistorA variable resistor used to indicate position of a moving component. | |