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lifter pump-up

Glossary “lifter pump-up” Definition:
Condition in which a hydraulic lifter adjusts or compensates for the additional play in the valvetrain crated by valve float.

liftgate

Glossary “liftgate” Definition:
Rear opening of a hatchback or liftback, can be also be power driven.

lift safety catch

Glossary “lift safety catch” Definition:
A device on a hydraulic lift. When engaged it ensures that the lift cannot lower while working underneath the vehicle.

lift throttle oversteer

Glossary “lift throttle oversteer” Definition:
A loss of grip on the drive wheels of a rear-drive vehicle when the throttle is lifted during fast cornering causing the rear of the vehicle to swing toward the outside of the turn.

lift pump

Glossary “lift pump” Definition:
Primary fuel pump, used in diesel engines to deliver fuel from the tank to the high pressure pump.

lid torsion rods

Glossary “lid torsion rods” Definition:
Spring steel rods used to help lift the weight of the deck lid.

life expectancy

Glossary “life expectancy” Definition:
Anticipated longevity of a part, assembly or component.

lift

Glossary “lift” Definition:
1). The amount of the opening of a valve. 2). The amount of rise generated by a lob of the camshaft. 3). An upward force caused by the airflow around the vehicle.