Glossary “carbon blaster” Definition:
Tool that uses crushed walnut shells blasted by compressed air to remove carbon deposits from intake runners and valves.
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CARB
Glossary “CARB” Definition:
California Air Resources Board
CARB LEV
Glossary “CARB LEV” Definition:
CARB Low Emission Vehicle
Car Care Council
Glossary “Car Care Council” Definition:
A non-profit organization to educate the general public about the importance of preventive maintenance.
capacity
Glossary “capacity” Definition:
1). The ability to perform or to hold. 2). Refrigeration produced; measured in tons or Btu per hour.
capillary action
Glossary “capillary action” Definition:
The force by which liquid, in contact with a solid, is distributed between closely fitted surfaces of the joint, while being brazed or soldered.
capillary attraction
Glossary “capillary attraction” Definition:
Another term for capillary action.
capillary tube
Glossary “capillary tube” Definition:
1). A tube with a calibrated inside diameter and length used to control the flow of refrigerant. 2). A tube that connects the remote bulb to the thermostatic expansion valve. 3). A tube that connects the remote bulb to the thermostat.
CAPP
Glossary “CAPP” Definition:
Acronym for Clean Air Performance Professionals.
capscrew
Glossary “capscrew” Definition:
Externally threaded fastener that is used without a nut in a threaded or blind hole application to hold components together.
captive fasteners
Glossary “captive fasteners” Definition:
Pre-assembled fastener used in conjunction with mating fasteners such as bolts, studs, nuts, or screws. May be a clip or caged type, or molded into the material.
captive spray gun system
Glossary “captive spray gun system” Definition:
Individual guns that are set up and used for applying each different type of material.
capacitor
Glossary “capacitor” Definition:
A device made up of two metallic plates separated by a dielectric or insulating material. Used in a conventional ignition system in the distributor to reduce arcing across the points and in the electrical charging system to reduce radio interference.
capacitor discharge ignition (CDI)
Glossary “capacitor discharge ignition (CDI)” Definition:
A term used for a Capacitor Discharge Ignition system.
CANV
Glossary “CANV” Definition:
Canister Vent
CANVTDC
Glossary “CANVTDC” Definition:
EVAP Canister Vent Purge Duty Cycle
cap
Glossary “cap” Definition:
1). A cover or lid for a container. 2). That part of the distributor that directs electrical energy to the spark plugs. 3). A small metal part, usually of hardened steel, that acts as an interference between the valve-stem end and the rocker arm. 4). The half round, removable part of a connecting rod or main bearing. 5). Protective head gear, used when working under the hood or under the vehicle.
cap screw
Glossary “cap screw” Definition:
Term that describes a high strength bolt.
capacitance
Glossary “capacitance” Definition:
Electrical capacitance is a term used to measure or describe how much charge can be stored in a capacitor for a given voltage potential difference. Normally measured in farads.
canister purge solenoid
Glossary “canister purge solenoid” Definition:
Solenoid valve that allow fuel vapors to enter or exit the canister.