Browse the glossary using this index

Special | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | ALL

Page:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  ...  12  (Next)
  ALL

T

tachograph

A logging device fitted to a vehicle to record various pieces of information, such as time, speed, rest periods, and distance traveled by each of the vehicle’s drivers.


tag axle

A rear non-drive axle mounted behind the drive axle.


tandem

Two drive axles connected by a power divider.


tandem axle

A two-axle tractor or trailer configuration.


tap

A metal machining tool used to cut internal threads.


taper-current charger

A battery charger that applies a selected amperage to charge a battery through a manually adjusted current-selection switch.


TC-Tronic

A ZF AMT that uses a torque converter for input; for heavy applications.


technical service bulletin (TSB)

Information issued by manufacturers to alert technicians of unexpected problems or changes to repair procedures.


telematics

A branch of information technology that uses specialized applications for long-distance transmission of information to and from a vehicle.

 


Telescoping cylinder

A linear single acting cylinder extending from a series of nested cylinder sections.



Page:  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  ...  12  (Next)
  ALL