Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Laminated SpringA leaf spring with multiple leaves. | |
LandThe sliding areas on pistons either side of ring grooves or fluid passages. The area on shafts that an oil seal lip seals against. | |
Lap BeltType of seat belt that has a lap restraint belt only. | |
Large Class 4A Class 4 vehicle with a DGW greater than 2500kg. | |
Latching RelayA relay that latches into a set position when first operated and then back to its rest position next time it is operated. | |
Latent HeatThe heat energy that is needed to bring about a change of state of a material. During a change of state the temperature remains constant. | |
Lateral ForcesSideways forces. | |
Lateral RunoutMovement from side to side in a rotating component. | |
LaterallySideways to the length of the vehicle. | |