Automotive Glossary


Automotive Glossary

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Snatching

Term used to describe the action of a clutch when the take up is too sharp/severe.

SOC

State of charge (of a battery)

Sodium Hydroxide

A chemical used as the inflater for some air bags.

Soft Interface Pad

A support pad to which a finishing film abrasive disc can be attached. A soft interface pad reduces the pressure transmitted to the surface to be finished and moderates the cutting effect of the abrasive. Also used to great advantage on highly contoured surfaces.

Soft Jawed Vice

A vice with soft material fitted to the jaws to prevent damage to any components held in it.

Software

A computer program.

SOHC

Single Overhead Camshaft Engine.

Solder

A mixture of lead and tin used to join wires and terminals.

Soldered Joint

Termination of cables with solder.

Solenoid

A coil of wire. Usually used to refer to a device containing an electromagnet.


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