Glossary “straight four” Definition:
An inline, four-cylinder engine.
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straight cut gear
Glossary “straight cut gear” Definition:
Term used for spur gear.
STP
Glossary “STP” Definition:
1). Brand name for a oil or fuel additive. 2). Acronym for Standard Temperature and Pressure.
straight
Glossary “straight” Definition:
1). Moving or continuing in one direction without turning. 2). Not curved or bent. 3). A straight section of road.
storage battery
Glossary “storage battery” Definition:
Device that stores electrical energy in chemical form and produces that electrical energy when required.
storage cell
Glossary “storage cell” Definition:
A cell which stores potential for electricity in the form of a chemical charge.
stovebolt
Glossary “stovebolt” Definition:
Originally a 1929 Chevrolet; now any Chevrolet vehicle or engine.
stop solenoid
Glossary “stop solenoid” Definition:
Term used for idle-stop solenoid.
stoplight switch
Glossary “stoplight switch” Definition:
Electrical device used complete the circuit to the stoplights when the brakes are applied.
stoplights
Glossary “stoplights” Definition:
Lights at the rear of a vehicle that are illuminated when the driver applies the brakes to slow or stop the vehicle. Also known as brake lights.
stopping distance
Glossary “stopping distance” Definition:
Distance required to stop a vehicle based on speed, reaction time, and road conditions.
stoichiometry
Glossary “stoichiometry” Definition:
State of having a stoichiometric A/F mixture.
stoiciomitry
Glossary “stoiciomitry” Definition:
The science of providing the correct air / fuel ratio to the combustion chamber of a gasoline internal combustion engine.
stop bit
Glossary “stop bit” Definition:
The last, or final bit of a digital data communications sequence.
stoichiometric
Glossary “stoichiometric” Definition:
Term often used for stoichiometric ratio.
stoichiometric ratio
Glossary “stoichiometric ratio” Definition:
The ideal air to fuel ratio of 14.7:1, in terms of mass, to achieve the most complete combustion possible in an internal combustion engine.
STO
Glossary “STO” Definition:
Self Test Output
stock
Glossary “stock” Definition:
A factory manufactured vehicle having standard design, parts and color.
stitch welding
Glossary “stitch welding” Definition:
Continuous weld in one location, but with short pauses to prevent overheating.
stl
Glossary “stl” Definition:
Acronym form of Steel.