Glossary “MAF RTN” Definition:
Mass Air Flow Return
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MAFS
Glossary “MAFS” Definition:
Mass Air Flow Sensor
MacPherson strut
Glossary “MacPherson strut” Definition:
Type of front suspension having a shock absorber mounted directly below the coil spring.
MacPherson strut rear suspension
Glossary “MacPherson strut rear suspension” Definition:
An independent, rear-suspension system having a shock-absorber strut assembly on each side, two parallel control arms, a tie rod, a strut rod, a forged spindle, a jounce bumper, and a bracket assembly.
MACS
Glossary “MACS” Definition:
Mobile Air Conditioning Society.
MAF
Glossary “MAF” Definition:
Mass Air Flow Displayed in gm/s or lbs/min.
machine compounds
Glossary “machine compounds” Definition:
Rubbing compound that is water based to disperse the abrasive while using a power buffer.
machine grinding
Glossary “machine grinding” Definition:
Process used to remove old finish from small flat or gently curved areas.
machine screw
Glossary “machine screw” Definition:
Threaded fasteners less than 1/4 of an inch in diameter. They can be used with a nut or fit into a threaded hole.
machined flatwashers
Glossary “machined flatwashers” Definition:
Are superior to stamped flatwashers because they tend to spread the load more evenly, are stronger, and do not crush during tightening.
machinist's rule
Glossary “machinist’s rule” Definition:
A typical machinist’s rule is marked on both sides. One side is marked off at 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and one-inch intervals. The other side is marked at 1/32 and 1/64 inch intervals. Also available in metric or decimal graduations.
machine
Glossary “machine” Definition:
Device capable of doing work.
machine compound
Glossary “machine compound” Definition:
Compound formulated to be applied with an electric or air polisher.
MAC
Glossary “MAC” Definition:
Tool manufacturer and supplier to the automotive industry
machinability
Glossary “machinability” Definition:
The relative ease with which materials can be shaped by cutting, drilling, or other chip-forming processes.
MA
Glossary “MA” Definition:
1). Acronym for Mass Air, the amount of air entering the engine. 2). Acronym for milliampere, 1/1000 of an ampere
MA-PFI
Glossary “MA-PFI” Definition:
Mass Air – Port Fuel Injection
m
Glossary “m” Definition:
Meter
M-85
Glossary “M-85” Definition:
Fuel containing 85% methanol alcohol.