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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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Balance shaft

Automotive; Automobile

A device to cancel out some of the vibration caused by the rotation of the crankshaft. The balance shaft is located at one or both ends of the crankshaft and will turn, normally in the opposite ...

Balance valve

Automotive; Automobile

A hydraulic valve used in automatic transmissions to balance oil pressure and spring control pressure.

Balancing

Automotive; Automobile

Tuning an engine to exact specifications and tolerances, so that it runs smoothly and with reduced vibration, while increasing fuel efficiency.

Balancing speed

Automotive; Automobile

The speed that a vehicle will reach where there is a constant power or force produced by the engine which is equal to all resistance

Bald tyre

Automotive; Automobile

A tyre on which all thread is worn away from use.

Baulk ring

Automotive; Automobile

A friction- regulated piston which makes gear engagement easier.

Ball-and-nut steering

Automotive; Automobile

A popular type of steering gear using ball bearings on the steering shaft.

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