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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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Unsprung weight
Automotive; Automobile
The weight of vehicle components that are not supported by the springs, including the wheels, tires, brakes and suspension components.
Uphill and downhill shift logic
Automotive; Automobile
Advanced computerised technology applied to select automatic transmission models for smoother, more positive shift performance when travelling up or down a hill.
Used vehicle
Automotive; Automobile
A vehicle that has been previously owned or driven. Also referred to as a pre-owned car.
Valet trunk-locking system
Automotive; Automobile
A locking system with two different keys. One key can only open the doors and operate the ignition. The second key opens all locks, including those for the glove box and trunk or rear hatch, and ...
Valvetrain
Automotive; Automobile
A collection of components that enables the valves to operate, including the camshaft(s) and all related drive components.
Ventilated disc brakes
Automotive; Automobile
A type of brake that consists of a flat rotor or disc that turns with the wheel and a stationary component called a calliper that fits around the disc and is supported by suspension components. ...
Viscosity
Automotive; Automobile
Refers to the ability of a liquid to flow. Engine oil with high viscosity is thick and flows slowly while engine oil with low viscosity flows more easily.
