Glossary “TP” Definition:
Throttle Position
Toyota
Glossary “Toyota” Definition:
Taking Our Yen Out–Thanks All, or The One You Ought To Avoid
toxics
Glossary “toxics” Definition:
1). A chemical harmful to human life. 2). As definer in the 1990 clean air act amendment, toxics include benzene, butadiene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and polycyclic organic mater.
toxicity
Glossary “toxicity” Definition:
Measurement of how poisonous a substance is.
towing package
Glossary “towing package” Definition:
Optional package that is designed to enable a vehicle to tow a limit amount. Usually will includes modifications to the cooling system, brakes, suspension and spring, as well as the transmission. It may also include a different rear axle or gear ratio.
tow vehicle
Glossary “tow vehicle” Definition:
Vehicle set up to pull a trailer or other vehicle.
tow truck
Glossary “tow truck” Definition:
Truck set up to pull other vehicles.
toughness
Glossary “toughness” Definition:
Ability of a metal to withstand a sudden blow. The test for toughness uses a falling weight onto the test metal.
touch-up spray gun
Glossary “touch-up spray gun” Definition:
Very small spray gun, ideal for painting small repair areas.
touch-up coating
Glossary “touch-up coating” Definition:
A coating applied by brush or nonrefillable aerosol to cover minor surface damage.
totaled
Glossary “totaled” Definition:
Condition of a vehicle that has been damaged beyond repair.
total volume
Glossary “total volume” Definition:
Volume of space in the cylinder and combustion chamber above the piston at bottom dead center (BDC).
total travel
Glossary “total travel” Definition:
The distance the clutch pedal and release bearing move from the fully engaged position until the clutch is fully disengaged
total runout
Glossary “total runout” Definition:
Sum of the maximum readings below and above the zero line on a dial indicator.
total pedal travel
Glossary “total pedal travel” Definition:
The complete distance a clutch pedal must move to disengage the flywheel.
total heat load
Glossary “total heat load” Definition:
Amount of heat to be removed or added, based on all conditions, during system operation.
TOT
Glossary “TOT” Definition:
Transmission Oil Temperature
TOS
Glossary “TOS” Definition:
Throttle Opener System
Torx fastener
Glossary “Torx fastener” Definition:
A six-point fastener that is easy to grip and drive without slippage. Sometimes called a “star” fastener, this relatively new fastener is used on most late model cars in luggage racks, headlights, tail-light assemblies, mirror mountings, and exterior trim.
Torx
Glossary “Torx” Definition:
Star shaped driver used to increase torque and for recessed headed fasners.