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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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Transmission wind-up (1)

Automotive; Automobile

1) Phenomenon occurring when a live axle tries to rotate about its own axis when subject to sudden torque. 2) Condition in a four-wheel drive - lacking a central differential - whereby one axle ...

Transmission cooler

Automotive; Automobile

Supplementary cooling radiator to keep the transmission oil below a critical temperature.

Transistor

Automotive; Automobile

Semiconductor able to switch on (or off) an electric current using another electric current.

Tie rod

Automotive; Automobile

Steering linkage rod attached to a stub axle or hub carrier.

Through loading facility

Automotive; Automobile

Alternative for a folding rear seat or split/fold rear seat.

Through flow ventilation

Automotive; Automobile

System in which fresh air is drawn into the front of the passenger compartment and stale air extracted at the rear.

Positive earth system

Automotive; Automobile

Wiring circuit in which the battery's positive terminal is connected to the chassis frame or body.

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