GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE TERMS Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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What is horse power
A
horsepower (hp) is a unit used to measure power—specifically, the rate at which work is done.
2
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What horse power really means
A
Ability to move 250kg a distance of 1 foot of work per second
3
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SAE stands for
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Society of Automotive Engineers
4
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What does SAE do ?
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sets standards for automotive and industrial products, especially related to lubricants like engine oils, transmission fluids, and gear oils.
5
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VTEC stands for
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Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
6
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GTE meaning
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G – Engine family code (Toyota’s way of classifying engines)
T – Turbocharged
E – Electronic fuel injection
7
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SR20DET Meaning ?
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SR = Engine series
20 = 2.0L displacement
D = Dual Overhead Cams (DOHC)
E = Electronic fuel injection
T = Turbocharged
8
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Another name for VVT
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