Glossary “sleeve bearing” Definition:
A plain bearing.
sleeve
Glossary “sleeve” Definition:
Term used for cylinder sleeve.
sled runner
Glossary “sled runner” Definition:
The taper of the skirt of a piston to compensate for heat expansion.
slave cylinder
Glossary “slave cylinder” Definition:
1). Device in the hydraulic clutch system which in activated by hydraulic force disengaging the clutch. 2). In the brake system it is a device for transferring hydraulic energy from the master cylinder to the brake pads or shoes.
slant six
Glossary “slant six” Definition:
Six cylinder engine design offered on some Chrysler car lines in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
SLA
Glossary “SLA” Definition:
Short Long Arm suspension
SL
Glossary “SL” Definition:
Silver
SKS
Glossary “SKS” Definition:
Spark Knock Sensor
SKIS
Glossary “SKIS” Definition:
Sentry Key Immobilizer System
skirt
Glossary “skirt” Definition:
Term used for piston skirt.
skip welding
Glossary “skip welding” Definition:
It produces a continuous weld by making short welds at different locations to prevent overheating.
skins
Glossary “skins” Definition:
Tires, usually badly worn and with little or no tread remaining.
skin hem
Glossary “skin hem” Definition:
Folded door edge around the door frame.
skin effect
Glossary “skin effect” Definition:
1). The tendency of current to crowd toward the outer surface of a conductor; increases with conductor diameter and frequency. 2). A thin, unburned layer of A/F mixture next to the combustion camber surface.
skin
Glossary “skin” Definition:
1). The surface hardening of RTV or some body fillers. 2). The outer sheet metal of a vehicle.
skim coat
Glossary “skim coat” Definition:
Thin layer of material applied to a surface to cover imperfections.
SKIM
Glossary “SKIM” Definition:
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module
skid plate
Glossary “skid plate” Definition:
Shield mounted under the power train of an off-road vehicle to protect the engine and transmission.
skid pad
Glossary “skid pad” Definition:
A flat area of pavement with a painted circle 300 feet (91 meters) in diameter used to determine a vehicle’s lateral grip and lateral acceleration.
skid control system
Glossary “skid control system” Definition:
A system designed to respond to a locking wheel by relieving hydraulic pressure to the locking brake.