Abbreviations
|
Abbreviation |
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 |