Abbreviations
Fig. 1:Abbreviation |
Fig. 2:Description |
1BC |
1 Barrel Carburetor |
2-4BC |
2-4 Barrel Carburetors |
2BC |
2 Barrel Carburetor |
2WD |
2 Wheel Drive |
2WS |
2 Wheel Steering |
3-2BC |
3-2 Barrel Carburetors |
4BC |
4 Barrel Carburetor |
4WD |
4 Wheel Drive |
4WS |
4 Wheel Steering |
6BC |
6 Barrel Carburetor |
A/C |
Air Conditioning |
AAM |
All Active Module |
AAS |
Automatic Adjusting Suspension |
ABC |
Active Body Control |
ABS |
Antilock Braking System |
ACE |
Active Cornering Enhancement |
ACM |
Active Control Engine Mount System |
Add’l |
Additional |
ADAS |
Advanced Driver Assistance System |
Adj |
Adjust |
ADS |
Adaptive Damping System |
AFS |
Adaptive Front Lighting System |
ALB |
Antilock Braking |
ALD |
Auto Locking Differential |
Alt |
Alternator |
Alum |
Aluminum |
Alum/Steel |
Aluminum/steel |
Amp |
Amperage |
AOT |
Automatic Overdrive Trans |
AQCS |
Air Quality Control System |
ASC |
Auto Stability Control |
ASC&T |
Auto Stability Control plus Traction Control |
ASCD |
Automatic Speed Control Device |
ASR |
Automatic Slip Control |
Assy |
Assembly |
ATC |
Automatic Temp Control |
Auto |
Automatic |
Aux |
Auxiliary |
AWD |
All Wheel Drive |
BAS |
Brake Assist System |
BBC |
Bumper to Back of Cab |
BC |
Barrel Carburetor |
BLIS |
Blind Spot Information System |
BOC |
Back of Cab |
Boron Stl |
Boron Steel |
BPMV |
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve |
BPT |
Back Pressure Transducer |
Brg |
Bearing |
Brkt |
Bracket |
Brkts |
Brackets |
BSC |
Battery Safety Clamp |
BTSI |
Brake Trans Shift Interlock |
Cast Alum |
Cast Aluminum |
CB |
Citizens Band Radio |
cc |
Cubic Centimeters |
CCC |
Computer Command Control |
CCT |
Computer Controlled Timing |
CD |
Compact Disc |
C Fiber |
Carbon Fiber |
CFI |
Central Fuel Injection |
Ch |
Chassis |
Cig |
Cigarette |
cm |
Centimeter |
CMBS |
Collision Mitigation Braking System |
CNG |
Compressed Natural Gas |
COE |
Cab Over Engine |
Com |
Composite |
Com/Steel |
Composite/Steel |
Comp |
Compressor |
Compt |
Compartment |
Cond |
Condenser |
Cont |
Control |
Conv |
Convertible |
CPI |
Central Port Injection |
CRSSS |
Cold Rolled Sheet Structural Steel |
Ctr |
Center |
CV |
Constant Velocity |
CVVT |
Continuously Variable Valve Timing |
CWBS |
Collision Warning w/Brake Support |
Cyl |
Cylinder |
d |
Discontinued |
D&A |
Disassemble & Assemble |
D&C |
Disconnect & Connect |
DEFI |
Digital Electronic Fuel Injection |
Defl |
Deflector |
DERM |
Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module |
Dia |
Diameter |
Diaph |
Diaphragm |
Diff’l |
Differential |
Dist |
Distribution |
DME |
Digital Motor Electronics |
DOD |
Displacement on Demand |
DOHC |
Dual Over Head Cam |
DOT |
Department of Transportation |
DPF |
Diesel Particulate Filter |
DPMS |
Driving Position Memory System |
DPS |
Dual Phase Steel |
DRL |
Daytime Running Lights |
DSC |
Dynamic Stability Control |
DSTC |
Dynamic Stability Traction Control |
DVD |
Digital Versatile Disc |
EATC |
Electronic Auto Temperature Control |
EATX |
Electronic Automatic Transmission Control |
EBCM |
Electronic Brake Control Module |
EBTC |
Electronic Brake and Traction Control |
ECM |
Electronic Control Module |
ECS |
Electronic Crash Sensor |
EDC |
Electronic Dampening Control |
EEC |
Electronic Engine Control |
EFC |
Electronic Fuel Control |
EFE |
Early Fuel Evaporation |
EFI |
Electronic Fuel Injection |
EGR |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation |
EGS |
Elect Trans Gear System |
EHSS |
Extra High Strength Steel |
Elec |
Electric |
EMC |
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility |
Eng |
Engine |
EPR |
Evaporator Pressure Regulator |
EPS |
Electrical Power Steering |
Equip |
Equipment |
ESC |
Electronic Stability Control |
ESP |
Electronic Stability Program |
EST |
Electronic Spark Timing |
ETR |
Emergency/Energy Tension Reactor |
ETS |
Electronic Traction System |
Ev-Em |
Evaporative Emission Control |
Evap |
Evaporator |
Exh |
Exhaust |
Ext |
Extension |
FFV |
Flex Fuel Vehicle |
F-Glass |
Fiber Glass |
FI |
Fuel Injection |
Frt |
Front |
FWD |
Front Wheel Drive |
Fwd |
Forward |
g |
Gram |
Galv Steel |
Galvanized Steel |
GDI |
Gasoline Direct Injection |
GDO |
Garage Door Opener |
GPS |
Global Positioning System |
Gskt |
Gasket |
GVW |
Gross Vehicle Weight |
H/Lamp |
Headlamp |
H/Lamps |
Headlamps |
H/Perf |
High Performance |
HCU |
Hydraulic Control Unit |
HD |
Heavy Duty |
HEI |
High Energy Ignition |
HFM |
Hot Film Management |
HFS |
Hydroformed Steel |
HICAS |
High Capacity Suspension |
HID |
High Intensity Discharge |
HO |
High Output |
Horiz |
Horizontal |
HP |
Horsepower |
Hsg |
Housing |
HSLA |
High Strength Low Alloy Steel |
HSLA/Com |
High Strength Low Alloy Steel Composite |
HSS |
High Strength Steel |
HUD |
Head Up Display |
HV |
High Voltage |
HVAC |
Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning |
Hvy |
Heavy |
Hyd |
Hydraulic |
Hz |
Hertz |
ICC |
Interstate Commerce Commission |
ICM |
Integrated Chassis Management |
ID |
Inside Diameter |
Ign |
Ignition |
Illum |
Illuminated |
IMA |
Integrated Motor Assisted |
Info |
Information |
Inr |
Inner |
Inst |
Instrument |
Inter |
Intermediate |
IOH |
Included in Overhaul |
IPU |
Intelligent Power Unit |
ITS |
Inflatable Tubular Structure |
IVD |
Interactive Vehicle Dynamics |
Kg |
Kilogram |
Kgs |
Kilograms |
KHz |
Kilohertz |
km |
Kilometer |
KPH |
Kilometers Per Hour |
KW |
Kilowatt |
L |
Litre or Left |
Lb |
Pound |
LCD |
Liquid Crystal Display |
LED |
Light Emitting Diode |
LEV |
Low Emission Vehicle |
Lic |
License |
LSD |
Limited Slip Differential |
LSM |
Laminated Sheet Metal |
Lwr |
Lower |
MAF |
Mass Air Flow |
MAG |
Magnesium |
Man |
Manual |
MAP |
Manifold Absolute Pressure |
MAT |
Manifold Air Temperature |
Mbr |
Member |
MCU |
Microprocessor Control Unit |
MD |
Medium Duty |
MDM |
Motor Drive Module |
Mech |
Mechanical |
Med |
Medium |
Mfg |
Manufacturer |
MFI |
Multi-Fuel Injection |
MHz |
Megahertz |
Mldg |
Moulding |
Mldgs |
Mouldings |
MHSS |
Mega Hard Strength Steel |
mm |
Millimeter |
MMC |
Manifold Mount Converter |
MPFI |
Multi-Port Fuel Injection |
MPH |
Miles Per Hour |
MPI |
Multi-Port Injection |
MST |
Manifold Surface Temperature |
Mtd |
Mounted |
Mtg |
Mounting |
MTV |
Manifold Tuning Valve |
N.A. |
Not Available |
Nav |
Navigation |
NiMH |
Nickel-Metal-Hydride |
No |
Number |
NOx |
Nitrogen Oxide Emission Control |
O/D |
Overdrive |
O/H |
Overhaul |
OBD |
On-Board Diagnostics |
OCS |
Occupant Classification System |
OD |
Outside Diameter |
OE |
Original Equipment |
OEM |
Original Equipment Manufacturer |
OHC |
Over Head Cam |
OHV |
Over Head Valve |
OPDS |
Occupant Position Detector Sensor |
Opng |
Opening |
Opt |
Option |
OPVR |
On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery |
Otr |
Outer |
OVRS |
Onboard Vapor Recovery System |
Ozs |
Ounces |
P/S |
Power Steering |
PAIR |
Pulse Air Injection Reactor |
Pass |
Passenger |
PCM |
Powertrain Control Module |
PCU |
Power Control Unit |
PDCC |
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control |
PDU |
Power Drive Unit |
Perf |
Performance |
Pkg |
Package |
Pnl |
Panel |
Pos |
Position |
PPD |
Passenger Presence Detection |
PTO |
Power Take Off |
PVC |
Positive Ventilation Crankcase |
Pwr |
Power |
PZEV |
Partial Zero Emission Vehicle |
Qtr |
Quarter |
Qty |
Quantity |
R |
Right |
R&I |
Remove & Install |
R&R |
Remove & Replace |
R/L |
Right/Left |
Rad |
Radiator |
Rect |
Rectangular |
Refrig |
Refrigeration |
Reg |
Regulator |
Reinf |
Reinforcement |
Reinfs |
Reinforcements |
Resv |
Reservoir |
RPM |
Revolutions Per Minute |
RPO |
Regular Production Option |
Rr |
Rear |
RTV |
Room Temperature Vulcanized |
RWD |
Rear Wheel Drive |
SAM |
Signal Acquisition Module |
SBA |
Set Back Axle |
SBEC |
Single Board Engine Control |
SCRS |
Secondary Catalyst Reduction System |
SDM |
Sensing & Diagnostic Module |
SEFI |
Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection |
SFA |
Set Forward Axle |
SFE |
Super Fuel Economy |
SHO |
Super High Output |
SIPS |
Side Impact Protect System |
SIR |
Supplemental Inflatable Restraints |
SISM |
Side Impact Sensing Module |
SLS |
Self-Leveling Suspension |
SMC |
Sheet Molded Compound |
SOHC |
Single Over Head Cam |
Spec |
Specifications |
Speedo |
Speedometer |
SPI |
Single Port Injection |
SRS |
Supplemental Restraints System |
Stab |
Stabilizer |
STC |
Stability Traction Control |
Std |
Standard |
Stpd |
Stamped |
SULEV |
Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle |
Strg |
Steering |
Supt |
Support |
Susp |
Suspension System |
Sys |
System |
Tach |
Tachometer |
TBI |
Throttle Body Injection |
TCS |
Traction Control System |
TDC |
Top Dead Center |
TDI |
Turbo Direct Injection |
Temp |
Temperature |
TEMS |
Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension |
TH |
Turbo Hydra-Matic |
THRU |
Through |
TLEV |
Transitional Low Emission Vehicle |
TP |
Thermoplastic |
TPI |
Tuned Port Injection |
Trac |
Traction |
Trans |
Transmission |
UHSS |
Ultra High Strength Steel |
ULEV |
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle |
Upr |
Upper |
Vac |
Vacuum |
Veh |
Vehicle |
Vert |
Vertical |
VHSS |
Very High Strength Steel |
VIN |
Vehicle Identification Number |
VTR |
Valve in Receiver |
VTEC |
Valve Timing Electronic Control |
VTM-4 |
Variable Torque Management -4WD System |
w/ |
With |
w/o |
Without |
W/S |
Windshield |
W/Strip |
Weatherstrip |
WB |
Wheel Base |
Whlhse |
Wheelhouse |
X-Cool |
Extra Cooling |
Xmbr |
Crossmember |
ZLEV |
Zero Level Emissions Vehicle |