Glossary “auxiliary venturi” Definition:
Small secondary venturi mounted inside the main venturi of a carburetor to provide increased air velocity. May also be called a booster venturi.
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available voltage
Glossary “available voltage” Definition:
The amount of voltage available at any point in the circuit.
auxiliary section
Glossary “auxiliary section” Definition:
The section of a transmission housing the auxiliary drive gear, main shaft assembly, countershaft,, and synchronizer assembly, where range shifting occurs.
autoset
Glossary “autoset” Definition:
A feature that allowes the oscilloscope to sample the incoming electrical signal and adjust the voltage scale and time base to display a readable signal
Autronic eye
Glossary “Autronic eye” Definition:
A trade term for automatic headlight dimmer.
aux
Glossary “aux” Definition:
Acronym form of auxiliary.
auxiliary
Glossary “auxiliary” Definition:
A spare; an extra; a back-up system.
auxiliary air valve
Glossary “auxiliary air valve” Definition:
A device that allows air to bypass a closed throttle during engine start-up and warm-up.
auxiliary seal
Glossary “auxiliary seal” Definition:
A secondary seal mounted outside the seal housing. 1). To prevent refrigeration oil from escaping and entering the clutch assembly. 2). To aid in the prevention of the loss of fluid from a system.
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA)
Glossary “Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA)” Definition:
An association of major manufacturers and warehouse distributors of aftermarket parts.
Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA)
Glossary “Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA)” Definition:
A trade association of automotive parts Rebuilders and suppliers of remanufactured parts.
automotive power brakes
Glossary “automotive power brakes” Definition:
A brake system having a vacuum and atmospheric air-operated power booster or hydraulic power boost to multiply braking force.
Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)
Glossary “Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)” Definition:
International association of automotive recyclers, owners and dealers in used car and truck parts.
Automotive Retailers Association (ARA)
Glossary “Automotive Retailers Association (ARA)” Definition:
An association of the automotive retailers, sales and service, including collision repairs, mechanical repairs, used car sales, auto wrecking, and towing.
Automotive Service Association (ASA)
Glossary “Automotive Service Association (ASA)” Definition:
A trade organization for body, mechanical, and transmission shop owners.
Automotive Service Industry Association (ASIA)
Glossary “Automotive Service Industry Association (ASIA)” Definition:
A trade association for those who manufacture, distribute, and sell parts, tools, and equipment to the do-it-yourself (DIY) market and professional aftermarket.
Automotive Friction Material Edge Code (AFMEC)
Glossary “Automotive Friction Material Edge Code (AFMEC)” Definition:
A series of codes on the side of a brake lining material to identify the coefficient of friction. These codes are for lining identification and comparison; they do not indicate quality.
Automotive Industries Association (AIA)
Glossary “Automotive Industries Association (AIA)” Definition:
A Canadian aftermarket trade group of distributors, supplies, wholesalers, and retailers.
Automotive Parts and Accessories Association, Inc. (APAA)
Glossary “Automotive Parts and Accessories Association, Inc. (APAA)” Definition:
A trade association for aftermarket retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors.
Automotive Exhaust Systems Manufacturers Council (AESMC)
Glossary “Automotive Exhaust Systems Manufacturers Council (AESMC)” Definition:
An association that provides technical information and lobbying efforts on behalf of the exhaust system replacement market.