Term(s) Abbreviation Definition Previously used
(if applicable) term(s) (or Eng-
lish Equivalent)
T
tachometer
Thermal Vacuum Valve
Three
-way Catalytic Converter
Three
-way + Oxidation Catalytic
Converter TWC + OC
Throttle
------I
Throttle Body TB
Throttle Position TP
Throttle Position Sensor TPS
throw
-out bearing
throw
-out fork
tie
-rod (steering)
timing
tire
top dead center TDC
torque converter
Transmission
Transmission Control Module
Transmission Control Switch
Transmission Oil Temperature TOT
Transmission Range TR
I Transmission Speed Sensor TSS
tread
trunk
turn indicator, turn signal lamp
two cycle a
circuit that provides input for an electronic
tachometer display
controls vacuum levels or routing based on
temperature
catalytic converter that reduces the levels of
HC,
CO & NOx
catalyticconverter systemthat has both TWC
and OC. Usually secondary air is introduced
between the two catalvsts
procedure whereby the performance of a
product is measured under various
conditions - - . -. . . - . . -
a valve for regulating the supply of a fluid,
usually air or an aidfuel mixture, to an engine
device containing the throttle
interprets throttle position and movement to
identify idle, acceleration and full
-power
demands
relationship between spark plug firing and
piston position, usually expressed
in crankshaft degrees BTDC or ATDC of the
compression stroke
device which, by its design, multiplies the
torque in a fluid coupling between an engine
and transmission
device which selectively increases or
decreases the ratio of relative rotation
between its
inDut and outDut shafts
controls the shifting pattern of the
(automatic) transmission
Modifies the operation of electronically
controlled transmissions
indicates temperature
of transmission fluid
the range in which the transmission is
operating
indicates rotational speed of transmission
output shaft or turbine
shaft
track between tire contact centers; not to be
confused with tire contact tread pattern
principle of engine which fires every second
stroke of the piston cat
cat, dual bed
Throttle poten
-
tiometer, TPS, TP
clutch release
bearing
clutch release
lever
track rod
tvre
TCC, CCC, CCO,
LUS, MLUS,
MCCC
transmission
ECU
track boot, luggage
compartment
direction indica
- tor
two stroke
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