Glossary “Clean Air Performance Professionals (CAPP)” Definition:
Association of repair shops and technicians promoting inspection and maintenance programs to help protect our environment.
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clay product
Glossary “clay product” Definition:
Mild abrasive specifically made for removing overspray.
CLC
Glossary “CLC” Definition:
Converter Lock-up Clutch
CLCC
Glossary “CLCC” Definition:
Closed Loop Carburetor Control
CL-COR
Glossary “CL-COR” Definition:
Closed Loop – Correction Factor
clean
Glossary “clean” Definition:
1). To flush. 2). To purge. 3). Free of dirt, grime, or grease.
class B fire
Glossary “class B fire” Definition:
One in which there are flammable liquids, such as oil, grease, gasoline or paint.
class C fire
Glossary “class C fire” Definition:
An electrical fire, with the possiblity the current may still be flowing in a circuit.
class D fire
Glossary “class D fire” Definition:
Fire involving metals such as magnesium, potassium or sodium.
clamp bolt
Glossary “clamp bolt” Definition:
Another name for pinch bolt.
clamping diode
Glossary “clamping diode” Definition:
Diode that is connected in parallel with a coil to prevent voltage spikes from the coil from reaching other components in the circuit.
clamping force
Glossary “clamping force” Definition:
Results from the tension or stretch on bolts. It also results from the springiness of a gasket between parts. The amount of pressure a bolt delivers when tightened is called clamping force.
clashing
Glossary “clashing” Definition:
Grinding sound heard when gear and shaft speeds are not the same during a gearshift operation.
class 2
Glossary “class 2” Definition:
The type of digital data stream used on non-OBD-II diagnostic systems. Class 2 uses two-bit pulse widths and toggles between 0 volts (OFF/passive) and 7 volts (ON/active).
class A fire
Glossary “class A fire” Definition:
Can be put out with water.
clad metal
Glossary “clad metal” Definition:
Metal that is covered with another metal or alloy of different composition, applied to one or both sides by casting, drawing, rolling, surfacing, chemical deposition, or electroplating.
cladding
Glossary “cladding” Definition:
Application of a surfacing material to impare corrosion and/or heat resistance.
clamp
Glossary “clamp” Definition:
Screw, cam, or lever-actuated device for holding parts or components together.
CIS
Glossary “CIS” Definition:
Continuous Injection System.
CIS-E
Glossary “CIS-E” Definition:
Continuous Injection System – Electronic.