Glossary “surface high spot” Definition:
An area that shows up when sanding, it quickly cuts through the guide coat.
surface finish
Glossary “surface finish” Definition:
Roughness or smoothness of a surface.
surface filter
Glossary “surface filter” Definition:
Filter that traps contaminants on its surface. Screen and paper filters are types of surface filters.
surface evaluation
Glossary “surface evaluation” Definition:
Close inspection of the old paint to determine its condition.
surface charge
Glossary “surface charge” Definition:
Charge on the surface of the battery plates.
Sure-Grip
Glossary “Sure-Grip” Definition:
Limited-slip differential by Chrysler.
supt
Glossary “supt” Definition:
Acronym form of Support.
support members
Glossary “support members” Definition:
Used in high stress areas and often bolted to the bottom of the unibody to hold the engine, transmission and suspension in alignment, and to reduce body flex.
supply voltage
Glossary “supply voltage” Definition:
Voltage from the supply with the circuit in operation.
supplemental inflatable restraint
Glossary “supplemental inflatable restraint” Definition:
SIR. Air bags.
supplemental brake system
Glossary “supplemental brake system” Definition:
Additional brake system used to assist the service-brake system in retarding a vehicle.
superimposed pattern
Glossary “superimposed pattern” Definition:
Scope pattern used to compare all of the cylinders while their patterns are displayed one on top of the other.
superheated vapor
Glossary “superheated vapor” Definition:
Vapor at a temperature higher than its boiling point for a given pressure.
superheat switch
Glossary “superheat switch” Definition:
Electrical switch activated by an abnormal temperature-pressure condition, such as a superheated vapor, used for system protection.
superheat
Glossary “superheat” Definition:
The heat intensity added to a gas after the complete evaporation of a liquid.
superconductivity
Glossary “superconductivity” Definition:
Dramatic increase in conductivity of some materials at or near absolute zero (-273.20¡ãC, or – 459.70¡ãF, or 0¡ãK)
supercharger
Glossary “supercharger” Definition:
Engine driven compressor which pumps air into the engine’s induction system at a pressure much higher than atmospheric pressure.
sunload sensor
Glossary “sunload sensor” Definition:
Sensor placed on the dashboard to determine the amount of sun coming into the vehicle; a device that senses heat and/or light intensity.
sunload
Glossary “sunload” Definition:
Heat intensity and/or light intensity produced by the sun.
sunlight
Glossary “sunlight” Definition:
The standard by which other light sources are measured. It contains the entire visual spectrum of light.