Automotive Glossary


Automotive Glossary

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Steering Rack

System where a small pinion works on a flat gear (rack) to move the steering arms.

Steering Shaft

The shaft that rotates as the steering wheel rotates.

Steering Swivel

The turning component that carries the steered wheel, king pin, stub axle assembly and McPherson strut.

Stellite

Hard and temperature resistant metal alloy used to coat exhaust valves.

Stepper Motor

An electrically controlled motor that gives precise incremental movements.

Stepper Motors

An electrically controlled motor that gives precise incremental movements.

STFT

Short Term Fuel Trim

STI

Self-Test Input.

STO

Self-Test Output.

Stoichiometric Ratio

The chemically correct ratio for air and petrol to achieve complete combustion. An air/fuel ratio of 14.7:1.


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