Glossary “vent port” Definition:
Forward port in the master cylinder bore.
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ventilate the block
Glossary “ventilate the block” Definition:
To throw a rod through the block.
ventilated
Glossary “ventilated” Definition:
Has opening for air circulation.
ventilated rotor
Glossary “ventilated rotor” Definition:
Disc brake rotor whose friction surfaces are separated by cooling fins having open, ventilated passages between each face for heat dissipation.
V-engine
Glossary “V-engine” Definition:
An engine having two banks or rows of cylinders set at an angle to form a V.
vent
Glossary “vent” Definition:
1). Controlled opening through which air or other vapors can escape. 2). A condition whereby fresh outside air may be introduced into the vehicle.
vehicle vapor recovery (VVR)
Glossary “vehicle vapor recovery (VVR)” Definition:
Term used for vapor recovery system.
velocity
Glossary “velocity” Definition:
Rate of motion in a particular direction.
velocity stacks
Glossary “velocity stacks” Definition:
Short tubes attached to carburetors that are tuned to a resonate frequency that forces more air into the carburetors. Also referred to as stacks.
vehicle retarder
Glossary “vehicle retarder” Definition:
Optional type of brake system used to supplement or assist the regular service brakes on a heavy duty truck.
vehicle ride height
Glossary “vehicle ride height” Definition:
Specified normal distance between the vehicle chassis and a level surface.
vehicle traction
Glossary “vehicle traction” Definition:
Term used for traction.
vehicle on board radar (VORAD)
Glossary “vehicle on board radar (VORAD)” Definition:
Vehicle warning system that provides drivers additional reaction time to respond to a potential danger.
vehicle preparation
Glossary “vehicle preparation” Definition:
The final steps prior to painting, includes cleaning, sanding, stripping, masking, priming, and other related tasks.
vehicle left side
Glossary “vehicle left side” Definition:
This is the steering wheel side on vehicles built for North American roads.
vehicle off road (VOR)
Glossary “vehicle off road (VOR)” Definition:
Vehicle that is out of service for lack of parts to repair it.
vehicle engine tests
Glossary “vehicle engine tests” Definition:
Test involving vehicles being placed into cold rooms at -22¡ãF to -40¡ãF, that are then started after a cold-soak period to test all engine components in a cold-start situation.
vehicle identification number (VIN)
Glossary “vehicle identification number (VIN)” Definition:
The vehicle’s identification number, located on the left front of the dashboard, which represents various data such as the model of the vehicle, year, body, style, engine type, and serial number.
vehicle inspection report
Glossary “vehicle inspection report” Definition:
A printed copy of the electronic report of the completed emission test procedure. The report should identify the pass/fail emission levels throughout the test and specific failure points.
vehicle classification
Glossary “vehicle classification” Definition:
Any of several standard methods of classifying vehicles such as engine type, body/frame construction, fuel consumption structure, or type of drive. The classifications most common to consumers are the use of body shape, seat arrangement, and number of doors.