Ozzie
JCCC Warrnambool
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- Ozzie'z Supercharged VY Calais
Automotive Abbreviations.
This thread is designed to help members & guests to better understand the abbreviations used when determining engine parts & accessories.
To understand more about the item click "more"
To save confusion they are in alphabetical order.
Please feel free to add abbreviations missing in this post so it can be updated accordingly.
If you do not see an abbreviation listed here feel free to ask.
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Sensors.
ACT = Air Charge Temperature Sensor.
BAP = Barometric Absolute Pressure Sensor.
BMAP = Barometric & Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.
BPS = Barometric Pressure Sensor.
CAS = Crank Angle Sensor. more...
CTS = Coolant Temperature Sensor. more...
ISS = Input Speed Sensor. more...
MAF = Mass Air Flow Sensor. more...
MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor. more...
O2 = Oxygen Sensor. more...
TFT = Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor. more...
TPS = Throttle Position Sensor. more...
TSS = Turbine Speed Sensor. more...
VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor. more...
WSS = Wheel Speed Sensor. more...
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Parts.
ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System. more...
ARS = Airbag Restraint System. more...
BARO = Barometric.
BCM = Body Control Module.
BVSV = Bimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve.
CAI = Cold Air Intake. more...
CAM = Camshaft. more...
CAT = Catalytic Converter. more...
CB = Circuit Breaker.
CBD = Closed Bowl Distributor.
CCC = Computer Command Control.
DFI = Direct Fuel Injection. more...
DIS = Distributorless Ignition System.
ECU = Engine Control Unit. more...
EFI = Electronic Fuel Injection. more...
FLI = Fluid Level Indicator.
FPR = Fuel Preasure Regulator.
HB = Hand Brake. more...
IAC = Idle Air Control Valve.
ICE = Internal Combustion Engine. more...
IFS = Independent Front Suspension. more...
IRS = Independent Rear Suspension. more...
LSA = Lobe Separation Angle. more...
LSD = Limited Slip Differential. more...
MCAI = Monaro Cold Air Intake. more...
MIL = Malfunction Indicator Lamp. more...
OBD = On-Board Diagnostics. more...
PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve. more...
PLI = Petrol Level Indicator. (also known as GLI = Gas Level Indicator.)
TB = Throttle Body. more...
TC = Trip Computer. more...
TCC = Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid. more...
TCU = Transmission Control Unit. more...
TCS = Traction Control System. more...
VSI = Valve Seat Insert.
VSS = Valve Stem Seal.
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Lighting & Accessories.
FLURO = Fluorescent Light. more...
HID = High Intensity Discharge Lighting.
LED = Light Emitting Diode. more...
NEON = Neon Light. more...
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Other Abbreviations.
AC = Alternating Current. more...
A/C = Air Conditioning. more...
ACCS = Air Conditioning Cycling Switch.
ACCY = Accessory.
A/F = Air to Fuel Ratio.
A/M = Aftermarket.
ATDC - After Top Dead Center.
AWD = All Wheel Drive.
BBC = Big Block Chev. more...
BDC = Bottom Dead Centre. more...
BHP = Brake Horsepower.
B/P = Backpressure.
BTDC = Before Top Dead Center.
CC = Cubic Centimeter.
CPI = Central Port Injection.
DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code.
EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation. more...
EOL = End Of Line.
FWD = Front Wheel Drive.
GPS = Global Positioning System. more...
HP = Horsepower.
KW = Kilowatt. more...
MM = Millimeter.
MS = Mild Steel.
NLA = No Longer Available.
NOS = New Old Stock.
ODO = Odometer. more...
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer.
OTRCAI = Over The Radiator Cold Air Induction.
QRP = Quality Replacement Part.
RPM = Revolutions Per Minute. more...
RWD = Rear Wheel Drive.
RWKW = Rear Wheel Kilowatt.
SS = Stainless Steel.
TDC = Top Dead Centre. more...
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number.
WOT = Wide Open Throttle more...
This thread is designed to help members & guests to better understand the abbreviations used when determining engine parts & accessories.
To understand more about the item click "more"
To save confusion they are in alphabetical order.
Please feel free to add abbreviations missing in this post so it can be updated accordingly.
If you do not see an abbreviation listed here feel free to ask.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sensors.
ACT = Air Charge Temperature Sensor.
BAP = Barometric Absolute Pressure Sensor.
BMAP = Barometric & Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.
BPS = Barometric Pressure Sensor.
CAS = Crank Angle Sensor. more...
CTS = Coolant Temperature Sensor. more...
ISS = Input Speed Sensor. more...
MAF = Mass Air Flow Sensor. more...
MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor. more...
O2 = Oxygen Sensor. more...
TFT = Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor. more...
TPS = Throttle Position Sensor. more...
TSS = Turbine Speed Sensor. more...
VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor. more...
WSS = Wheel Speed Sensor. more...
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parts.
ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System. more...
ARS = Airbag Restraint System. more...
BARO = Barometric.
BCM = Body Control Module.
BVSV = Bimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve.
CAI = Cold Air Intake. more...
CAM = Camshaft. more...
CAT = Catalytic Converter. more...
CB = Circuit Breaker.
CBD = Closed Bowl Distributor.
CCC = Computer Command Control.
DFI = Direct Fuel Injection. more...
DIS = Distributorless Ignition System.
ECU = Engine Control Unit. more...
EFI = Electronic Fuel Injection. more...
FLI = Fluid Level Indicator.
FPR = Fuel Preasure Regulator.
HB = Hand Brake. more...
IAC = Idle Air Control Valve.
ICE = Internal Combustion Engine. more...
IFS = Independent Front Suspension. more...
IRS = Independent Rear Suspension. more...
LSA = Lobe Separation Angle. more...
LSD = Limited Slip Differential. more...
MCAI = Monaro Cold Air Intake. more...
MIL = Malfunction Indicator Lamp. more...
OBD = On-Board Diagnostics. more...
PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve. more...
PLI = Petrol Level Indicator. (also known as GLI = Gas Level Indicator.)
TB = Throttle Body. more...
TC = Trip Computer. more...
TCC = Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid. more...
TCU = Transmission Control Unit. more...
TCS = Traction Control System. more...
VSI = Valve Seat Insert.
VSS = Valve Stem Seal.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lighting & Accessories.
FLURO = Fluorescent Light. more...
HID = High Intensity Discharge Lighting.
LED = Light Emitting Diode. more...
NEON = Neon Light. more...
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Abbreviations.
AC = Alternating Current. more...
A/C = Air Conditioning. more...
ACCS = Air Conditioning Cycling Switch.
ACCY = Accessory.
A/F = Air to Fuel Ratio.
A/M = Aftermarket.
ATDC - After Top Dead Center.
AWD = All Wheel Drive.
BBC = Big Block Chev. more...
BDC = Bottom Dead Centre. more...
BHP = Brake Horsepower.
B/P = Backpressure.
BTDC = Before Top Dead Center.
CC = Cubic Centimeter.
CPI = Central Port Injection.
DTC = Diagnostic Trouble Code.
EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation. more...
EOL = End Of Line.
FWD = Front Wheel Drive.
GPS = Global Positioning System. more...
HP = Horsepower.
KW = Kilowatt. more...
MM = Millimeter.
MS = Mild Steel.
NLA = No Longer Available.
NOS = New Old Stock.
ODO = Odometer. more...
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer.
OTRCAI = Over The Radiator Cold Air Induction.
QRP = Quality Replacement Part.
RPM = Revolutions Per Minute. more...
RWD = Rear Wheel Drive.
RWKW = Rear Wheel Kilowatt.
SS = Stainless Steel.
TDC = Top Dead Centre. more...
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number.
WOT = Wide Open Throttle more...
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