Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
Browse the glossary using this index
Special | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL
H |
---|
HuntingUneven running of an engine, usually when the mixture is over rich. | |
HVACHeating, ventilation and air conditioning. | |
HybridA hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors. | |
Hybrid vehicleVehicles that use both a traditional engine (combustion) and a rechargeable system (typically operated by a battery) to improve mileage, cause less pollution, and decrease need for fossil fuel. | |
HydraulicA system for transmitting and modifying force by the use of a liquid. Consists of a pump, control devices, hydraulic lines and slave cylinders. | |
Hydraulic BrakeBrake actuated only by hydraulic pressure. | |
Hydraulic ClutchA clutch, operated by fluid pressure. | |
Hydraulic HosesHoses that carry fluid under high pressure. | |
Hydraulic LiftersHydraulic cam followers in the valve opening mechanism. | |