Glossary “Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE)” Definition:
A professional organization established in 1905 and now known as the Society of Automotive Engineers.
social skills
Glossary “social skills” Definition:
Ability to get along with co-workers and customers.
SO2
Glossary “SO2” Definition:
Sulphur dioxide
snow-and-mud tire
Glossary “snow-and-mud tire” Definition:
A tire, identified with an “MS” suffix, having treads designed to provide traction when driving in mud or snow; available in various ply and belt designs.
snorkel tube
Glossary “snorkel tube” Definition:
A long, narrow tube attached to the air cleaner, used to direct air into the air filter.
sniffer
Glossary “sniffer” Definition:
An exhaust-gas analyzer used in making a smog check.
Snell Foundation
Glossary “Snell Foundation” Definition:
An organization that sets safety standards for racing helmets that are adhered to by most race sanctioning bodies.
snapshot
Glossary “snapshot” Definition:
A feature of OBD-II that shows, on various scanners, the conditions that the vehicle was operating under when a particular trouble code was set.
snap ring pliers
Glossary “snap ring pliers” Definition:
Pliers that have tiny tips for fitting into clips or snap rings. Both external and internal types are available.
snap ring
Glossary “snap ring” Definition:
Circular retaining clip used inside or outside a shaft or part to secure a shaft, such as a floating wrist pin.
Snap-On
Glossary “Snap-On” Definition:
Tool manufacturer
snap fit parts
Glossary “snap fit parts” Definition:
Parts that use clips or interference fit to hold them together.
SNAP
Glossary “SNAP” Definition:
Significant New Alternatives Policy.
S/N
Glossary “S/N” Definition:
Serial Number
Sn
Glossary “Sn” Definition:
Tin
SMR
Glossary “SMR” Definition:
Starter Motor Request. Input signal provided to the PCM when the ignition switch is in the START position.
smoothed
Glossary “smoothed” Definition:
Body panel with trim removed and the holes filled.
smoking rules
Glossary “smoking rules” Definition:
Rules concerning smoking, such as, NO SMOKING or SMOKING ONLY IN DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS. Fumes or vapors in the shop may be ignited if these rules are not followed. OSHA regulation.
smoker
Glossary “smoker” Definition:
A vehicle that has an engine that smokes excessively.
smoke in exhaust
Glossary “smoke in exhaust” Definition:
A visible blue or black substance often present in the vehicles exhaust.