Glossary “cetane” Definition:
Primary reference fuel (C16H31) for describing the ignition quality of diesel fuel.
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cetane number
Glossary “cetane number” Definition:
Generally from 40 to 60, that relates to the ignition quality of diesel fuel.
cetane tester
Glossary “cetane tester” Definition:
Used to determine the quality of the diesel fuel, readings range from 40 to 60.
CETS
Glossary “CETS” Definition:
Cold Engine Temperature Switch
CFC
Glossary “CFC” Definition:
Acronym for the chlorofluorocarbon family of ozone-depleting refrigerants. CFC12 was a popular refrigerant for automotive air conditioning systems until it was phased out of production by the Clean Air Act of 1990
cerclip
Glossary “cerclip” Definition:
English term for Snap-ring
certified crash tests
Glossary “certified crash tests” Definition:
Tests performed using a real vehicle and sensor-equipped dummies that show how much impact the people would suffer during a collision.
CES
Glossary “CES” Definition:
Clutch Engage Switch
ceramic insulator
Glossary “ceramic insulator” Definition:
Non-conductive material used, for example, in spark plugs, to insulate the center electrode from the ground.
CERCLA
Glossary “CERCLA” Definition:
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (the original Superfund law). Certain releases of over 700 chemicals covered by this law require reporting to state emergency response commision, local emergency committee, and the National Response Center.
centrifugal supercharger
Glossary “centrifugal supercharger” Definition:
Mechanically driven, forced-induction system using centrifugal force to increase air pressure.
centrifugally disengaging
Glossary “centrifugally disengaging” Definition:
One-way roller clutch in which the rollers disengage with the race, in over-running conditions.
centrifugally engaging
Glossary “centrifugally engaging” Definition:
One-way roller clutch, in which the rollers make or maintain contact with the race in over-running conditions.
CER
Glossary “CER” Definition:
Cold Enrichment Rod
ceramic
Glossary “ceramic” Definition:
Material composed of silica and earth elements used as an insulator, as in spark plugs.
centrifugal filter
Glossary “centrifugal filter” Definition:
Rotating filter that relies on centrifugal force to separate impurities from the fluid, usually oil.
centrifugal filter fan
Glossary “centrifugal filter fan” Definition:
Fan found on the air-pump drive shaft used to clean the air entering the air pump.
centrifugal force
Glossary “centrifugal force” Definition:
The outward force, away from the center (axis) of rotation, acting on a revolving object, increasing as the square of the speed.
central port injection
Glossary “central port injection” Definition:
1). An early fuel-injection system installed on the 4.3L Chevrolet Vortec V-6, using one throttle-body, injection-style injector to pulse fuel directly to individual nozzles at the intake ports. 2). A fuel metering system consisting of one central fuel injector and separate poppet nozzles.
Central Processing Unit
Glossary “Central Processing Unit” Definition:
Portion of the computer which calculates information.