Glossary “suspendability” Definition:
Ability of a fluid to suspend heavier dirt particles rather than letting them fall to the bottom.
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suspension
Glossary “suspension” Definition:
System that supports the weight of the vehicle and provides for a comfortable and safe ride for the driver and passengers.
suspension arm
Glossary “suspension arm” Definition:
An arm pivoted on the frame at one end and on the steering-knuckle support on the other end.
SUSP
Glossary “SUSP” Definition:
Suspension System Module
surge
Glossary “surge” Definition:
1). Electrically; Instantaneous change in voltage, current or power. 2). A condition where the engine speed increases and decreases slightly with no throttle action.
surge bleeding
Glossary “surge bleeding” Definition:
Brake bleeding technique designed to dislodge air from wheel cylinders by creating turbulence in the wheel cylinder.
surge tank
Glossary “surge tank” Definition:
Reservoir of a cooling system where coolant condenses before being returned to the radiator.
surr
Glossary “surr” Definition:
Acronym form of Surround.
surfacing
Glossary “surfacing” Definition:
The application by welding, brazing, or thermal spraying of a layer of material onto a surface to obtain desired properties or dimensions.
surface texture
Glossary “surface texture” Definition:
Measurements of the roughness or smoothness of a surface are rated on the ANSI scale.
surface thermometer
Glossary “surface thermometer” Definition:
When using a paint drying room, it measures panel temperatures to prevent overheating damage.
surface-to-volume ratio
Glossary “surface-to-volume ratio” Definition:
Term for the amount of suface area exposed in the combustion chamber. Ratio between the surface area of the combustion chamber and the volume of the combustion chamber when the piston is at TDC.
surface waviness
Glossary “surface waviness” Definition:
A measurement of an area’s general levelness or trueness.
surface temperature thermometer
Glossary “surface temperature thermometer” Definition:
Used to measure the temperature of the surface to be painted and the material to be used on the vehicle.
surface low spot
Glossary “surface low spot” Definition:
An area that shows up when sanding will not remove the guide coat.
surface roughness indicator
Glossary “surface roughness indicator” Definition:
Electrical instrument that measures the surface roughness by running a diamond stylus over the surface of the metal.
surface quench
Glossary “surface quench” Definition:
Condition where the surface area of a combustion chamber cools the A/F mixture, restricting combustion.
surface finish
Glossary “surface finish” Definition:
Roughness or smoothness of a surface.
surface high spot
Glossary “surface high spot” Definition:
An area that shows up when sanding, it quickly cuts through the guide coat.
surface ignition
Glossary “surface ignition” Definition:
Ignition of the air/fuel mixture in a combustion chamber by heated metal or carbon deposits.