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Automotive Glossary

65 terms defined with photos and infographics.

5 A C D E F G H I K L M O P R S T V

5

5-Gas Exhaust Analysis

A

Airflow Sensor / Mass Air Flow Sensor(MAF)

Air Temp Sensor(ATS / IAT)

Air-Fuel Mixture

Air Injection System

C

Coolant Temp Sensor(CTS / ECT)

Camshaft Position Sensor

Crankshaft Position Sensor

Catalytic Converter

Charcoal Canister

Crankcase Ventilation Control System

Carbon Dioxide(CO2)

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

Combustion Chamber

Check Engine Light

D

Diagnostic Trouble Code(DTC)

Data Link Connector(DLC)

E

Evaporative Control System(EVAP)

Exhaust Gas Recirculation(EGR)

Emissions Control Equipment

F

Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor(FTP)

Fuel Delivery System

Fuel Injection System

Feedback Fuel System

Federal Emissions Warranty

G

H

Hydrocarbons(HC)

I

Induction System

Intake Manifold

Injection Timing

Ignition System

K

L

Lean (Air-Fuel Mixture)

M

Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor(MAP)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)

MIL Command Status

O

Oxygen Sensor(O2)

Oxidation Catalytic Converter

Oxides of Nitrogen(NOx)

On-Board Computer

On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System(OBD)

Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM)

P

Positive Crankcase Ventilation(PCV)

Powertrain Control Module(PCM)

R

Rich (Air-Fuel Mixture)

Readiness Monitors

S

Stoichiometric (Air-Fuel Ratio)

T

Throttle Position Sensor(TPS)

Three-Way Catalytic Converter(TWC)

Timing Belt / Timing Chain

V