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Spark Retard
Spark retard is an adjustment in the ignition timing so that the spark plug fires later than it has been.
created: May 11, 2010 - last edited: May 11, 2010 - category: IgnitionSpeed
Speed is the rate of change in distance over time. To calculate speed, divide the distance traveled over the time. For example, if a car went 50 miles in 30 minutes, the speed was 100MPH.
created: Feb 28, 2010 - last edited: Feb 28, 2010 - category: OtherSpeed Limit
A speed limit is the maximum allowable legal speed for a road. Speed limits can be listed in miles per hour(MPH) or kilometers per hour(KPH).
created: Feb 28, 2010 - last edited: Feb 28, 2010 - category: OtherSpeedometer
A speedometer is a device that measures the speed of the vehicle. The speed is display in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour in most vehicles.
created: Mar 10, 2009 - last edited: Mar 10, 2009 - category: Gauges and SensorsSpeedometer Cable
The speedometer cable is a cable the spins using power from the transmission. The rotation is then converted into a measurement that displays the vehicle speed.
created: Jul 7, 2010 - last edited: Jul 7, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsSpindle
The spindle is the part of the suspension system that holds the hub the wheels are attached to. The spindle is connected to the control arms.
created: May 11, 2010 - last edited: May 11, 2010 - category: Wheels and TiresStarter Motor
The starter motor, or simply starter, is a small electrical motor that turns the crankshaft to start the engine running.
created: May 11, 2010 - last edited: May 11, 2010 - category: StartingStarter motor locked up
The starter motor turns the crankshaft to start the engine. If the starter is locked up, the crankshaft will not be turned when the key is turned.
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Jun 26, 2010 - category: StartingStarter Solenoid
The starter solenoid, also called a stater relay, is a device that uses electric current to activate the starter.
created: May 11, 2010 - last edited: May 11, 2010 - category: StartingSteering Knuckle
A steering knuckle is a part of the steering system that allows the wheels to pivot. It is attached to upper and lower ball joints or a MacPherson strut and a lower ball joint.
created: May 11, 2010 - last edited: May 11, 2010 - category: Suspension and Steering
