Automotive Glossary


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Straight Line Sander

Sander that uses a back-and-forth movement to sand a surface using sandpaper on its shoe.

Strain

Strain is the amount of extension in size divided by the original length.

Strainer

A mesh filter for basic cleaning of oil or fuel. Usually fitted in the oil pan or fuel tank.

Strangler

Alternative term for a choke flap in a cold start device for a carburettor.

Strap Wrench

A tool used to undo filters. A simple strap tightens around the filter to grip it securely.

Strap Wrenches

See Strap Wrench.

Stratified

To form, arrange, or deposit in layers. This usually refers to the fuel air charge in a cylinder where the layer next to the spark plug is richer than the layers further away. used for lean burn applications.

Strength (of a pigment)

The opacity and/or tinting power of the pigment. The measure of the ability of a pigment to hide or provide colour to a substrate.

Stress

Stress is a measure of a force or load divided by the cross-sectional area of a material to which the force is applied (N/m2).

Striker Pin

Part of the door latch mechanism.


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