Glossary “service technician” Definition:
One actively involved in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the vehicle.

Glossary “service valves” Definition:
Special manually operated or Schrader-type valves that allow connecting gauge hoses to a pressurized system during servicing procedures.

Glossary “service writer” Definition:
One who writes work orders.

Glossary “service procedures” Definition:
Recommended step-by-step procedure to follow to troubleshoot, disassemble, assemble, or repair an automotive system or component.

Glossary “service rating” Definition:
1). Designation that indicates the type engine an oil is suited for. 2). The temperature and/or load rating of a tire.

Glossary “service port” Definition:
An access fitting found on the service valve and some control devices that the gauge set hoses are connected to for service and testing.

Glossary “service hose” Definition:
Hose that attaches a test gauge set to the service fitting of a system.

Glossary “service manager” Definition:
Person who is generally responsible for the entire service operation of a dealership.

Glossary “service manual” Definition:
Manual provided by the manufacturer or other publisher that describes service procedures, troubleshooting and diagnosis, and specifications for a particular car line.

Glossary “service parts identification label” Definition:
A paper decal with a protective plastic coating and attached in designed locations of the vehicle. It provides the VIN number, WA number, paint codes, and paint type. Used by GM since mid 1984.

Glossary “service access gauge-port valve” Definition:
Fittings found on some service valves and some control devices used to access the system for testing and service.

Glossary “Service Bay Diagnosis System” Definition:
(SBDS) A computerized information network system that is connected, often by satellite, to the vehicle manufacturer and used to answer service and diagnostic questions.

Glossary “service bulletin” Definition:
Technical service information provided by the manufacturer, used as updates for the service manuals and to provide the latest service tips, field repairs, product information, and other related information for the service technician.

Glossary “Service Engine Light” Definition:
Light used to inform the driver of a malfunction in the computer control system