Auto Lingo Terms

Auto Lingo Terms

Terms to help you communicate better with your shop Afterfire AKA Dieseling - the engine continues to fire after the vehicle has been turned off Engine run on - same as Afterfire, Dieseling - the engine continues to fire after the vehicle has been turned off...

FUEL SYSTEM (OEM TERMINOLOGY)

FUEL SYSTEM (OEM TERMINOLOGY)

AIS - automatic idle speed motor (Chrysler) ABSV - air bypass solenoid valve (Mazda) ASD - automatic shutdown relay (Chrysler) CANP - canister purge solenoid valve (Ford) CCEI - Coolant Controlled Idle Enrichment (Chrysler) CEAB - cold engine air bleed CER - cold...

GENERAL

GENERAL

A/C - air conditioning AC - alternating current A/F - air/fuel ratio A/T - automatic transmission ATC - after top center ATDC - after top dead center ATF - automatic transmission fluid AWD - all-wheel drive BAT - battery BHP - brake horsepower BTC - before top...

MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS

ABS - antilock brake system AERA - Automotive Engine Rebuilders Assn. API - American Petroleum Institute ASE - Automotive Service Excellence ATMC - Automotive Training Managers Council CAAT - Council of Advanced Automotive Trainers CAFE - corporate average fuel...

OBD2/SAE ACRONYMS

OBD2/SAE ACRONYMS

ABS - antilock brake system A/C - air conditioning AC - air cleaner AIR - secondary air injection A/T - automatic transmission or transaxle SAP - accelerator pedal B+ - battery positive voltage BARO - barometric pressure CAC - charge air cooler CFI - continuous...

SENSORS (OLDER OEM TERMINOLOGY)

SENSORS (OLDER OEM TERMINOLOGY)

ACTS - air charge temperature sensor (Ford) AFS - air flow sensor (Mitsubishi) AFM - air flow meter APS - absolute pressure sensor (GM) APS - atmospheric pressure sensor (Mazda) ATS - air temperature sensor (Chrysler) BARO - barometric pressure sensor (GM) BMAP -...

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