Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Outgoing Telephone CallTo make a telephone call to somebody. | |
Outlet PortsUsed to describe any port that allows a gas or liquid to leave. Exhaust ports are a good example. | |
OutputPower or data that comes out from a mechanical unit or electronic control module. Usually adapted or modified by the unit or module to suit a particular purpose. | |
Output CircuitThe battery charging circuit for the electrical current from a generator. | |
Output DeviceA device that allows information from the computer to be displayed. Egg, monitor, printer. | |
Output ShaftShaft that outputs drive from a gearbox to a propshaft or final drive. | |
Over-thinTo add more thinner or reducer to a paint than is normally necessary for application. This is sometimes done in order to lower the paint viscosity, to aid in blending, or to achieve a special colour effect with metallics or pearlescents | |
Overall PaintingA type of refinish task in which the entire car is completely repainted. | |
Overall RatioThe term used to describe the output ratio of a series of mechanical components such as gears or levers. | |