Automotive Glossary


Automotive Glossary

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South Pole

The term used to describe one of the poles of a magnet where the magnetic field lines of force end.

Spacer

A metal sheet or washer used between two components to adjust free play.

Spade Terminal

A flat blade terminal used to make an electrical connection.

Spark Ignition (SI)

The ignition of petrol by a spark in the combustion chamber of an engine.

Spark Plugs

Used to provide a small gap in the combustion chamber of an engine, for a spark to jump across.

Speakers

Device that converts audio signals to sounds that humans can hear.

Specific Gravity

The ratio of the density of a substance to that of water.

Spell Checker

Most computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel etc.) will enable you to check documents for incorrect spelling.

Spelling

To form a word with a series of letters.

SPI

Single point injection. Electronic throttle body fuel injection system.


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