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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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Lessee

Automotive; Automobile

You, the customer, who signs a lease with the lessor, and pays for the use of the vehicle according to the regulations of the lease.

Curb weight

Automotive; Automobile

The weight of an empty vehicle, without cargo and driver and passengers, but including maximum amounts of fuel, oil, coolant and standard equipment, including the spare tyre and tools.

Lessor

Automotive; Automobile

The Toyota dealership, and after assignment, the financial institution to which the lease is assigned. The party leasing the vehicle to the lessee, the actual owner of the vehicle and the lease ...

Cylinder

Automotive; Automobile

A hollow tube that is machined into the engine block and contains a piston.

Linear control valve

Automotive; Automobile

The Linear Control Valve contributes to a smooth vehicle ride by enhancing the dampening force of the shock absorber under moderate to rough driving conditions, yet allowing the dampening force to be ...

Cylinder block (engine block)

Automotive; Automobile

The main structural element of any engine design and the part to which other engine components are attached (usually a casting and includes engine cylinders and the upper part of the crankcase).

Locking differential

Automotive; Automobile

Locks rear wheels together for maximum traction when the vehicle is stuck or in extremely slippery conditions. Should not be used on dry pavement.

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