Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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PTCPending Trouble Code | |
PTO - Power Take OffA supplementary drive from a vehicle transmission that is used to drive to auxiliary units. | |
Pull-off SpringA simple return spring to open or close something after it is switched off. | |
PullerA tool for applying a pulling force. For example, to remove a gear from a shaft. | |
PulleysUsed to transmit or receive drive from a belt. The alternator pulley is a good example. | |
PulsationOn/off or increase/decrease in pressure or position. | |
Pulsation DamperAny device, such as a hydraulic accumulator, for damping pulsations in a fluid system, as for example the pressure pulses from a fuel pump. | |
PulseA change in electrical or mechanical signal. | |
Pulse Air InjectionAn emission control system that uses exhaust pressure pulsations to draw air into the exhaust gas flow to increase the available oxygen in the catalytic converter. | |