Glossary “composite” Definition:
Man-made material that consists of two or more physically or chemically different components tightly bonded together. Composite material has properties that neither component possesses alone.
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composite drum
Glossary “composite drum” Definition:
A drum made of different materials, usually cast iron and steel or aluminum, to reduce weight. The friction surfaces and the hub are cast iron, but supporting parts are made of lighter metal.
composite force
Glossary “composite force” Definition:
The force of all pulls combined.
composite headlight
Glossary “composite headlight” Definition:
A halogen headlight system that uses a replaceable bulb, allowing vehicle manufacturers to produce any style of headlight lens they desire.
compensating port
Glossary “compensating port” Definition:
Port to maintain the proper pressure of brake fluid in the brake lines when the brakes are released.
complete circuit
Glossary “complete circuit” Definition:
An uninterrupted electrical circuit or fluid circuit in which electrical current may travel to and from the battery, or fluid or vapor may circulate continuously through the system.
companion cylinders
Glossary “companion cylinders” Definition:
Two cylinders in an engine that are at TDC at the same time.
companion flange
Glossary “companion flange” Definition:
Mounting flange that attaches a drive shaft to another drivetrain component.
compatibility
Glossary “compatibility” Definition:
1). Ability of a bearing lining to allow friction without excessive wear. 2). The ability to become blended with other materials..The ability of the color of one company to be repaired with a similar type of material from another company.
compact tire
Glossary “compact tire” Definition:
A term used for compact spare tire.
combustion pressure
Glossary “combustion pressure” Definition:
The pressure in the cylinder caused by expansion of the burning A/F mixture.
combustion stroke
Glossary “combustion stroke” Definition:
The third stroke in the four-stroke cycle. The compressed A/F mixture is ignited in the combustion chamber and expands to push the piston down. This is the only stroke in the cycle which produces power.
commutator
Glossary “commutator” Definition:
Copper segiments of the armature of a starter or DC generator.
comp
Glossary “comp” Definition:
Acronym form of Compressor
compact car
Glossary “compact car” Definition:
Smallest body classification, also known as economy car. It normally uses a 4-cylinder engine, is very lightweight, and has good fuel economy.
compact spare tire
Glossary “compact spare tire” Definition:
Spare tire and wheel that is much smaller than the other tires on the vehicle, and is designed for short-distance driving at relatively low speeds.
color tree
Glossary “color tree” Definition:
Guide used to locate colors three dimensionally when matching colors.
combination wrench
Glossary “combination wrench” Definition:
Wrench with an open end and a boxed end.
combustible
Glossary “combustible” Definition:
Able to catch fire and burn. Materials with flash point above 100¡ãF (Closed cup method) (DOT regulation).
combustibles
Glossary “combustibles” Definition:
Substances capable of ignition and burning such as paints, thinners, gasoline, dirty rags.