Glossary “variable rate spring” Definition:
Spring that increasingly resists deflection as the load is increased, such as a coil spring having its coils closer together at one end, or in a single-leaf spring that is thinner near the ends.

Glossary “variable ratio power steering” Definition:
Power steering system in which the response of the wheels, varies the ratio according to how much the steering wheel is turned.

Glossary “variable ratio steering” Definition:
Power steering system that varies the steering ratio at different vehicle speeds.

Glossary “variable reluctance” Definition:
Process of passing a varying magnetic field through wire windings and inducing a voltage.

Glossary “variable rate coil spring” Definition:
Spring having an average spring rate based on load at a predetermined deflection in a variety of wire sizes and shapes.

Glossary “variable pitch stator” Definition:
Torque converter design for transmissions used in off-highway, special-equipment applications.

Glossary “variable orifice steering system” Definition:
Additional power steering assistance is provided during low speed cornering and parking; normal power steering assistance is provided at higher speeds.

Glossary “variable pitch spring” Definition:
A valve spring with unevenly spaced coils.

Glossary “variable DC voltage generator” Definition:
Zirconia oxygen sensor is a galvanic battery that can generate a voltage of 100 to 900 millivolts in response to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust.

Glossary “variable displacement engine” Definition:
An engine designed so that displacement can be altered by activating and deactivating cylinders.

Glossary “variable displacement pump” Definition:
A pump that automatically regulates output volume of fluid based on the needs of the transmission.

Glossary “variable dwell” Definition:
In an electronic ignition system, when at low rpm, the dwell is shorter and at higher rpm it is longer.

Glossary “variable aperture carburetor” Definition:
Term used for variable venturi carburetor.

Glossary “variable capacitor” Definition:
Capacitor whose capacitance can be adjusted by rotating a shaft or crew.