Glossary “UV light” Definition:
That portion of the light spectrum beyond violet.
UV
Glossary “UV” Definition:
Ultraviolet.
U-tube
Glossary “U-tube” Definition:
Term used for manomometer.
UTQG
Glossary “UTQG” Definition:
Uniform Tire Quality Grading. Information required by the DOT to be molded into the sidewall of each tire to provide information relating to tread wear, traction, and temperature ratings.
utility knife
Glossary “utility knife” Definition:
Hand tool with a retractable blade, used for cutting and trimming.
utility body
Glossary “utility body” Definition:
Cargo bed of a pickup or truck that includes compartmental storage for parts and tools.
username
Glossary “username” Definition:
Name used to gain access to a computer system
user friendly
Glossary “user friendly” Definition:
A computer, computer program, or equipment that is easy to use by an inexperienced person.
used car value sources
Glossary “used car value sources” Definition:
A used car price guide.
used car price guide
Glossary “used car price guide” Definition:
Either of several periodically published sources, generally available at libraries, for the used-car buyer or seller to determine the retail and wholesale value of a vehicle in the regional marketplace.
USCS
Glossary “USCS” Definition:
An acronym for United States Customary System.
USC measurements
Glossary “USC measurements” Definition:
1). Term used for United States Customary System. 2). Standard English system of measurement.
USB
Glossary “USB” Definition:
Universal Serial Bus: a new external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps (12 million bits per second )
USAC
Glossary “USAC” Definition:
United States Auto Club.
USA
Glossary “USA” Definition:
United States of America.
U.S.
Glossary “U.S.” Definition:
An acronym for United States.
US
Glossary “US” Definition:
Acronym for undersize.
URL
Glossary “URL” Definition:
Uniform Resource Locator; the global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web.
urethane plastic
Glossary “urethane plastic” Definition:
As used on bumpers, filler panels, and quarter extension panels, urethane plastic is of the thermoplastic type. It is tough and flexible. This material can be plastic-welded. Parts made of it require flexible plastic paint finishes.
urethane enamels
Glossary “urethane enamels” Definition:
Requires an isocyanate hardener for curing. The ingredients have toxins that can effect a person coming in contact with them. Protective clothing and a NIOSH-approved respirator are required when applying materials containing isocyanate hardeners. The material is available in colors and in clear form, and provides a glass-smooth finish approximately two and half times harder than ordinary actylic enamels.