Glossary “modified MacPherson strut” Definition:
A type of MacPherson strut suspension that uses shock struts with coil springs mounted between the lower arms and spring pockets in the cross member, to absorb minor road vibrations by the chassis rather than fed back to the driver through the steering system.
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modified strut
Glossary “modified strut” Definition:
Strut suspension where the coil spring is not part of the assembly and is independently located between the lower control arm and the frame.
modular glass
Glossary “modular glass” Definition:
Also known as encapsulated glass, it has a plastic trim molding attached to its edge to fit the contours of the vehicle more closely.
modular wheel
Glossary “modular wheel” Definition:
Wheel made of different sections that are bolted or riveted together.
modification
Glossary “modification” Definition:
To alter or change from the original.
modified
Glossary “modified” Definition:
Vehicle that has been reworked.
mode door
Glossary “mode door” Definition:
Diverter door within the duct system for directing air through the heater and/or evaporator core.
model year
Glossary “model year” Definition:
Year of vehicle manufacture, as designated by the manufacturer; not consistent with the calendar year.
modesty panel
Glossary “modesty panel” Definition:
Panel below the bumpers that conceals the chassis components. Also known as modesty skirt.
modesty skirt
Glossary “modesty skirt” Definition:
Same as modesty panel.
Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS)
Glossary “Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS)” Definition:
Nonprofit organization founded in 1981 for the dissemination of distribution of comprehensive technical information, training, and communications to its members consisting of automotive A/C shops, installers, distributors, supplies, and manufacturers in the US and Canada.
Mobile5A
Glossary “Mobile5A” Definition:
A model for vehicle emissions
mode
Glossary “mode” Definition:
Term generally used to describe a particular set operating characteristics, such as acceleration or deceleration.
Mo
Glossary “Mo” Definition:
Molybdenum.
moan
Glossary “moan” Definition:
A noise that is compared to the hum of a bumble bee. Its range is from 60 to 120 Hz.
mm
Glossary “mm” Definition:
millimeter
MMC
Glossary “MMC” Definition:
Metal Matrix Composite.
MMM
Glossary “MMM” Definition:
Mirror Memory Module
MMT
Glossary “MMT” Definition:
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl. A Metalic compound used in Canada as an octane improver
Mn
Glossary “Mn” Definition:
Manganese.