Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Memory ChipA chip that stores data. | |
Memory KeeperA battery or secondary power source used to preserve ECU memories when the main battery is disconnected. It can often be plugged in to the cigar lighter socket. | |
Memory SaverA battery or secondary power source used to preserve ECU memories when the main battery is disconnected. It can often be plugged in to the cigar lighter socket. | |
MeshCriss-cross fibres to produce a material with very small holes. Used to make filter elements. | |
Mesh (Gears)Gear teeth in contact. | |
Metal ConditionerAn acid-type cleaner which removes small amounts of rust and corrosion left from mechanical metal cleaning. Usually based on Phosphoric Acid solutions. | |
Metallic PaintTopcoat which contains metallic pigments, usually in the form of tiny flakes of aluminium. Custom finishes may use other non-ferrous metal flakes such as copper or bronze. | |
MeterMeasuring the flow rate of a gas or liquid. | |
MeteringWhen applied to fuel systems a control device for achieving the correct air/fuel mixture strength for specific engine running conditions. | |