Automotive Glossary


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Multi-vee Belt

A flat drive belt with several ridges or vee shapes running circumferentially (the long way round).

Multigrade Oil

Classification for lubricating oils that change viscosity grades during temperature change. The lower number is the cold temperature grade and the higher number the hot temperature grade. These oils do not thin at the same rate as single grade viscosity oils as the temperature rises. Also known as multiviscosity oils.

Multimeter

An electrical measuring tool with functions for volts, amps and ohms.

Multiplate

A clutch mechanism having a series of friction and steel plates in a clutch drum assembly. One set of plates is splined to the drum and the other to a centre shaft so that drive through the clutch is via the drum, friction faces and the centre shaft.

Multiplexed

In signal transmission where each set of signal pulses is given a certain time or frequency slot. This allows a great number of individual signals to be carried by a common conductor.

Multiplexer

A unit used for signal transmission where each set of signal pulses is given a certain time or frequency slot. This allows a great number of individual signals to be carried by a common conductor.

Multiplexing

A common conductor system for digital signal transmission where each set of signal pulses carries its own unique identity. This allows a great number of individual signals to be carried by the common conductor.

Multiplug

A connector with more than one electrical terminal inside.

Multipoint Fuel Injection

Gasoline electronic fuel injection system with injectors in each inlet manifold spraying fuel in towards the inlet valves in the ports of each cylinder. Also known as port injection.

Multisockets

Sockets with many positions for fitting over a bolt or nut head. Sometimes described as multihex.


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