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.
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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.
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.
lift kit
Glossary “lift kit” Definition:
Suspension package designed to raise the vehicle body above the frame and tires.
lift pump
Glossary “lift pump” Definition:
Primary fuel pump, used in diesel engines to deliver fuel from the tank to the high pressure pump.
LHV
Glossary “LHV” Definition:
Lower Heating Valve.
lic
Glossary “lic” Definition:
Acronym form of License
lid shock absorber
Glossary “lid shock absorber” Definition:
Usually a spring-loaded, gas-filled unit that holds the lid open and causees it to close more slowly.
LFT
Glossary “LFT” Definition:
Longterm Fuel Trim
LG
Glossary “LG” Definition:
Light Green
LGM
Glossary “LGM” Definition:
Liftgate Control Module
LH
Glossary “LH” Definition:
1). Left Hand. 2). (Porsche) Hot Wire Air Mass Meter
LH-Jetronic
Glossary “LH-Jetronic” Definition:
An electronic fuel-injection system by Bosch that uses a mass airflow sensor with a digital control unit.
LFC
Glossary “LFC” Definition:
Low Fan Speed Control
LFCF
Glossary “LFCF” Definition:
Low Fan Speed Control Fault
LFP
Glossary “LFP” Definition:
Low Fuel Pump