Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Hide MalletSoft hammer made of hide (leather). Plastic types are also used. | |
Hiding or Hiding Power(See 'Opacity') | |
High BoilersSolvents with boiling points above 100 degrees Celsius. | |
High Lift CamA special cam profile used on performance engines to increase the opening size of a valve. | |
High resistanceAn unwanted resistance in a circuit that causes it to operate incorrectly. | |
High SolidsPaints are described as having high solids when they contain more than 50-60% solids. High solids paints have lower VOC's. | |
High TensionThe term used for the high voltage in the secondary circuit of the ignition system. | |
HLGHall generator. A sensor using a Hall effect to provide signals to an ECU. | |
HO2SHeated Oxygen Sensor | |
HoistTo lift something or a term used to describe a vehicle lift or ramp. | |