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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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Automotive; Automobile
The duration of the retail contract/lease agreement, usually expressed in months (e.g., 24 or 36 months).
Tie rod
Automotive; Automobile
Rods that link the pitman arm and the idler arm to transmit lateral motion to the steering knuckle arms.
Tie-down hooks
Automotive; Automobile
The cargo bed of Tacoma and Tundra pickups features four tie-down hooks located on the inside of the bed. They make securing loads easy and convenient.
Tyre aspect ratio
Automotive; Automobile
The ratio of the tyre section height to section width. The section height is the distance from the rim flange to the tread surface. Section height and width can be read by looking at a cross section ...
Tyre load index
Automotive; Automobile
Printed on the sidewall of the tire, the load index is a comparative number that gives the load rating of the tire.
Tyre speed rating
Automotive; Automobile
Tyres are speed rated from 99 to 186 mph. The most common speed ratings are T (118 mph) and H (130 mph). Both of those ratings clearly exceed the nationally posted speed limits and would make ...
Tonneau cover
Automotive; Automobile
The tonneau cover is used to conceal cargo. When the cover is pulled out, it keeps items out of the sun and provides extra security by keeping personal items out of sight.
