Glossary “Professional Mechanics Association (PMA)” Definition:
An association of professional mechanics that offers members savings on tools, travel, insurance, training, equipment, and shoes.
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professionalism
Glossary “professionalism” Definition:
A broad trait that includes everything from being able to follow instructions, to taking pride in your own workmanship.
productivity
Glossary “productivity” Definition:
A measure of how much work you get done in a set period of time.
production
Glossary “production” Definition:
1). Term used for stock. 2). Standard factory version.
production engine
Glossary “production engine” Definition:
Engine produced at the factory.
Production Engine Remanufactures Association(PERA)
Glossary “Production Engine Remanufactures Association(PERA)” Definition:
A trade association of those who rebuild gasoline and diesel engines or manufacture and/or distribute engine parts and engine rebuilding equipment.
PROCO
Glossary “PROCO” Definition:
Acronym for programmed combustion.
ProCut
Glossary “ProCut” Definition:
Manufacturer of on-car brake lathes.
product identification number (PIN)
Glossary “product identification number (PIN)” Definition:
A four-digit code that is used to identify hazardous material during transportation.
probe
Glossary “probe” Definition:
Test lead used with electronic instruments to measure voltage, current, or resistance and to analyze circuits.
processor
Glossary “processor” Definition:
The on-board computer that recieves data from sensors , processes it into output signals, that changes current engine condition twored idle engine condition
priming spring
Glossary “priming spring” Definition:
Coil spring that holds the movable slide in the maximum position in a vane-type pump.
printed circuit
Glossary “printed circuit” Definition:
Electrical circuit made by applying a conductive material to a printed circuit board.
printed circuit board
Glossary “printed circuit board” Definition:
A thin, insulating board used to mount and connect various electronic components, such as resistors, diodes, switches, capacitors, and microchips in a pattern of conductive lines.
PRNDL
Glossary “PRNDL” Definition:
Park Reverse Neutral Drive Low
primer coat
Glossary “primer coat” Definition:
First film of coating applied in a multiple coating operation.
primer filler
Glossary “primer filler” Definition:
Very thick form of primer-surfacer. It is sometimes used when a very pitted or rough surface must be filled and smoothed quickly.
primer sealer
Glossary “primer sealer” Definition:
Type of paint that provides adhesion for the topcoat and seals old, painted surfaces.
primer surfacer
Glossary “primer surfacer” Definition:
A high-solid type of primer used to level and fill small imperfections in a surface.
primary winding
Glossary “primary winding” Definition:
Low voltage windings of an ignition coil.