4WD
A vehicle with a four-wheel drive (4WD) has a drive train that can send power to all four wheels. This system locks the front and rear axles together to provide additional traction when there is not enough friction on the road. It also provides additional traction, especially when transporting heavyweight loads up a steep incline.
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A-pillar A-pillar is the structural component of an automobile's frame found between the windshield and the front pillar is the structural component of an automobile's frame found between the windshield and the front doors.
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A/C Compressor One of the essential components of your air conditioner is the compressor. The compressor is a belt or electric-driven pump designed to raise the pressure of the refrigerant. Increasing the pressure means raising the temperature, which forces the refrigerant to circulate through the system. High-temperature refrigerant vapor will condense rapidly in the condenser by releasing heat to the surroundings.
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Anti-lock Brake System Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a program designed in your vehicle's braking system that prevents your car's wheels from locking up during a hard braking application. This, in turn, helps the driver have more control in braking in hard conditions and prevents your car from skidding.
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ABS Light The ABS light is a symbol on the dashboard that notifies the driver when the ABS kicks in when braking and goes off when the brake is released. Most of the vehicles with ABS systems have a brownish-yellow or amber warning light in the instrument panel. when a vehicle with ABS is turned on, it glows as part of a system check. If the ABS indicator light remains lighted after the system check or is not in use, it means that there is a problem with the vehicle's… more |
AC Outlet An AC outlet is a plug that produces the same amount of electricity as your home. The output voltage in North American versions is usually 115 volts.
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Active Suspension An Active Suspension is an electronic-controlled type suspension system that raises or lowers the ride height to improve the performance and towing capability of the vehicle
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ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) Adaptive Cruise Control ( ACC) is a system featured in the latest automobiles that assists in maintaining a safe distance from the car in front while keeping a certain speed.
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Adaptive Headlights Headlights that adapt to changing conditions are known as adaptive headlights and can improve nighttime visibility and illuminate road hazards more effectively and quickly than traditional headlights. These lights can react to the turns you make, ensuring that they are constantly looking forward since they can move from side to side. These headlights are helpful when driving on a winding road, illuminating the road ahead of you where it is most needed.
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AdBlue Most automotive manufacturers are subject to regulations, many of which are increasingly related to environmental concerns. The most recent emissions restrictions, known as Euro 6, aims to reduce nitrogen-oxide emissions. Many new diesel-powered vehicles inject a tiny quantity of AdBlue into the exhaust fumes to comply with Euro 6 requirements. An AdBlue is a colorless, non-toxic solution of water and chemical found in urine called urea. The urea used in Adblue is pure… more |
Adjustable Shocks Adjustable shocks consist of an oil-filled tube with a piston that moves up and down inside the cylinder. It allows the front tires to lift easily, which aids weight transfer to the rear tires.
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Air Bag Airbags are additional safety devices that operate best and consider as one of the essential safety developments in recent decades. They are inflatable cushions fitted into a car that protect occupants when the sensors begin measuring the impact severity if a collision occurs.
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Air-Cooling The process of reducing air temperature by dissipating heat is known as air cooling. The amount of heat dissipated to air depends upon the amount of air that flows through air-reducing fins that transport and discharge heat, resulting in improved airflow and lower temperatures and thermal conductivity of metal usage. |
Air Filter An air filter is responsible for keeping hazardous particles out of the engine, ensuring that only clean, debris-free air reaches the engine's combustion chamber. A clean air filter allows the engine's mechanism to work by allowing the proper ratio of air to fuel since airflow is necessary for the operation.
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Air Injection The air-injection or AIR system is an exhaust-emission-control system that uses a low-pressure pump to inject fresh air into the exhaust system.
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Air Pump The Air Pump, also known as the smog pump, was created to provide new, clean, and pressured oxygen into the exhaust stream. Since exhaust gases are hot as they leave, injecting oxygen at this point permits unburned hydrocarbons to be burnt as they travel down the exhaust system and eventually out the tailpipe. An air pump is a… more |
Air Scoop Typically, air scoops are the bumps found in most performance cars, especially in muscle models. Its purpose is to transfer cooler, less dense air into the engine compartment, increase airflow to the engine, allowing it to cool faster and produce more power. Air scoops create a ram effect, which causes the air to be slightly compressed and forced into the engine's intake. When cold, pressured air is burned, additional power is generated to boost the performance of your car. |
Air-Fuel Ratio The amount of air in proportion to the amount of fuel is known as the air-fuel ratio. The engine cannot perform efficiently if the fuel is too much or too little to the air volume. In most cases, the fuel-to-air ratio of a gasoline engine must be just correct to ensure good combustion in the cylinders. A suitable air-fuel ratio is crucial because the amount of air-fuel mixture drawn into the cylinders determines engine power performance.
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Airbag Light Airbag Light is an illuminated indicator that there is a malfunction in the airbag system.
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Airbag Scanner The Airbag Scanner is a diagnostic tool for the SRS system's faults or problems. Most scanners can clear soft codes after resolving a system's issue. The airbag scanner also has an improved data stream, allowing you to view live data feeds from advanced systems like ABS, SRS, transmission, and engine. Codes indicate a problem with a component of the SRS system, such as the driver airbag, seat belt, or impact sensor.
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Airbag Scanner Airbag Scanner is an OBD-II scanner that can read and clear fault codes from the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). An airbag scanner is a diagnostic tool for the SRS system's faults or problems. Most scanners can clear soft codes after resolving a system's issue. It also contains an improved data stream, allowing you to view live data feeds from advanced systems… more |
Airbag Warning Light Airbag Warning Light illuminates to notify the driver that the airbags are deactivated or in some cases, the appearance of warning light might indicate a problem with the airbag system, or the crash sensors might have been activated after a vehicle had gone through accidents and airbag did not fully deploy, or in some cases, the seatbelt is not buckled properly.
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Alternator The alternator, also known as an AC generator, is a device that converts mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy. It is driven by a belt at two to three times the crankshaft speed by the engine crankshaft pulley. |
Anti-Freeze Antifreeze is a liquid added to the engine cooling system to transfer heat away from the engine while running, as well as prevent the engine cooling agent from freezing while shut down during cold weather conditions. If only water was used as the coolant and would freeze if the temperature dropped. It would stop coolant circulation, and the engine would overheat.
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Anti-Roll Bar The Anti-Roll Bar, also known as sway bar or stabilizer bar, helps control body roll when cornering or driving on rough or uneven surfaces. It usually connects between the two lower contrRoll Bar, also known as sway bar or stabilizer bar, helps control body roll when cornering or driving on rough or uneven surfaces. It usually… more |