Glossary “air ducts(s)” Definition:
Tubes, channels, or other tubular structures used to carry air to a specific location. Used for intake (inlet) and discharge (outlet).
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AIR EVAL
Glossary “AIR EVAL” Definition:
AIR System Evaluation. Displays a YES or NO status indicating whether the AIR system has been evaluated for OBD purposes.
AIRF
Glossary “AIRF” Definition:
Secondary AIR Fault Indicator Displayed as Yes/No.
air file
Glossary “air file” Definition:
A long, thin air sander for working large flat surfaces on panels.
air filter
Glossary “air filter” Definition:
Filtering media that removes dust, dirt, and particles from the air passing through it before being delivered to the engine.
air filter capacity
Glossary “air filter capacity” Definition:
Amount of dirt and dust that an air filter can hold before it becomes restricted.
air filter drain valve
Glossary “air filter drain valve” Definition:
Allows you to remove trapped water and oil from the filter.
air drag
Glossary “air drag” Definition:
Resistance of air against an object, such as an automobile, trying to pass through it. Also referred to as aerodynamic resistance, aerodynamic drag, or air resistance.
air drills
Glossary “air drills” Definition:
Uses shop air to drive drill bits.
air dry
Glossary “air dry” Definition:
The drying hard of a lacquer or enamel applied paint material at ordinary room temperatures and without the aid of artificial heat.
air couplings
Glossary “air couplings” Definition:
Allows you to quickly install and remove air hoses and air tools.
air cutoff tool
Glossary “air cutoff tool” Definition:
Tool that uses a small abrasive wheel to rapidly cut or grind metal.
air dam
Glossary “air dam” Definition:
1). Panel across a vehicle’s front end, designed to reduce the air pressure beneath the vehicle for a better ground effect. 2). Panels around the radiator to ensure that all air passes through, not around, the radiator.
air delivery system
Glossary “air delivery system” Definition:
Component that contains the air ducts, doors, blower, evaporator core, heater core, and controls that deliver air to the interior via the various outlets or nozzles.
air density system
Glossary “air density system” Definition:
Whenever a air flow sensor measures the volume of air entering the engine.
air door
Glossary “air door” Definition:
Door in the duct system that controls the flow of air in the air conditioner and/or heater.
air core
Glossary “air core” Definition:
Method of constructing coils or transformers in which the wire is wound on a hollow, air-filled form instead of using magnetic material in the core.
air core coil
Glossary “air core coil” Definition:
Method of constructing coils or transformers where the wire is wound on a hollow form instead of using magnetic material such as soft iron.
air cushion restraint system
Glossary “air cushion restraint system” Definition:
Term used for air bag system.
air conversion unit
Glossary “air conversion unit” Definition:
Acts as in-line regulators to convert high pressure main line air pressure to low pressure, high volume air. They use existing shop air.