Glossary “HS-CAN” Definition:
High Speed Controller Network (J-2284, ISO-11898, 500 kB/sec.)
h
hsg
Glossary “hsg” Definition:
Acronym form of Housing
H-shift pattern
Glossary “H-shift pattern” Definition:
Arrangement of shift positions in the form of an H, for a manual transmission.
HSIA
Glossary “HSIA” Definition:
High Speed Inlet Air System
HSMO
Glossary “HSMO” Definition:
Hydraulic System Mineral Oil; A brake fluid made from a mineral oil base, used by a few European carmakers. DOT specifications do not apply to HSMO fluids, and HSMO fluids cannot be mixed with DOT fluids.
HSAL
Glossary “HSAL” Definition:
High Strength Alloy Steel
HSC
Glossary “HSC” Definition:
High Swirl Combustion.
howl
Glossary “howl” Definition:
Noise like wind acrossed the top of a soda bottle. Ranges from 120 to 300 Hz. Usually can be affected by acceleration or deceleration.
HP
Glossary “HP” Definition:
Horsepower, or High Performance
HPCA
Glossary “HPCA” Definition:
High Pressure Cold Advance
HPPC
Glossary “HPPC” Definition:
Hybrid Pulse Power Characterization
HRS
Glossary “HRS” Definition:
Hot Rolled Steel
housekeeping
Glossary “housekeeping” Definition:
The type of safety in the shop that keeps floors, walls, and windows clean, lighting proper, and containers and tool storage correct.
housing bore
Glossary “housing bore” Definition:
Inside diameter of a bearing housing.
housing breather
Glossary “housing breather” Definition:
Venting device that allows air to enter or leave the axle housing.
Hotchkiss drive
Glossary “Hotchkiss drive” Definition:
Type of drive line system that features an open or visible drive shaft.
hourglass frame
Glossary “hourglass frame” Definition:
A term used for X-frame.
hot wire
Glossary “hot wire” Definition:
1). Wire that carries current from the ungrounded terminal of the battery to an electric load. 2). To bypass the ignition switch to start the vehicle.
hot wire sensor
Glossary “hot wire sensor” Definition:
Electrical device inside the mass-airflow meter that measures air flow and density.
hot working
Glossary “hot working” Definition:
The mechanical working of metal at a temperature above it recrystallization point and high enough to prevent strain hardening.