Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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VarnishA burnt gum deposit from petrol that forms in the inlet tract of carburettors and on piston skirts. | |
VATVane Air Temperature Sensor. | |
VCCViscous Converter Clutch | |
VCMVehicle control module. An electronic control unit that controls a wide range (or all) of the vehicle functions. | |
VDCVolts Direct Current | |
Vee BeltDrive belt made with a V section. | |
VehicleAnother name for the binder, into which all of the other ingredients of a paint mixture are added. This includes pigment solvents, diluents, resins, driers, etc. | |
Veiling (cobwebbing)The formation of a web or strings in a paint as it emerges from a spray gun, usually caused by too high viscosity, low atomising air pressure or a combination of both. | |
VelocitySpeed in a designated direction. | |
Vent PipesPipes used to ventilate something such as a fuel tank or crankcase. | |