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Automobile

Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

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Rust perforation

Automotive; Automobile

Condition in which rust has eaten through a sheet metal panel.

Running-in

Automotive; Automobile

Process of gently using a new or reconditioned component (or vehicle) for an initial period to allow high spots to be worn off mating parts without generating too much heat.

Run-on

Automotive; Automobile

Condition in which an engine continues to operate erratically after the ignition switch is turned off, possibly due to red-hot spots within the combustion chamber.

Rocker cover

Automotive; Automobile

Metal cover over the engine valve gear, sealed against oil leaks.

Road-test

Automotive; Automobile

Vehicle cheque to determine faults, assess its condition or monitor the performance, behaviour and fuel economy.

Roadworthy certificate

Automotive; Automobile

One verifying that a vehicle is in sound operating condition.

Rolling radius

Automotive; Automobile

Actual tyre radius measured from the hub centre to the ground when the laden vehicle is at rest.

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