Acronym Sticky

[TN GT]

How about a sticky for all the acronyms used on this site?

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[Nagare]

Any in particular you're having trouble with?

 

[TN GT]

Any in particular you're having trouble with?

My Google Kung Fu is strong so I will manage . I may add a bunch here anyways. One that stumped me until I finally looked it up was "DA" Density Altitude.

 

[Grimace427]

I'll just toss a few out off the top of my head, I'll probably remember a hundred more after I post this haha:

• LCA - Lower Control Arm
• TOB - Throw out bearing
• IRS - Independent Rear Suspension
• VCT - Variable Cam Timing
• DA - Density Altitude
• MAF - Mass Airflow Sensor
• MAP - Manifold Absolute(Air) Pressure.....some manufacturers use those terms interchangeably)
• PSI - Pounds per Square Inch(atmosphere is approx 14.7psi)
• kPa - Kilopascals(pressure measurement, atmosphere is approx 101kPa)
• RPM - Revolutions Per Minute
• ECU - Engine(Electrical) Control Unit
• PCM - Powertrain Control Module
• SRS - Supplemental Restraints System(airbags)

Urban Dictionary acronyms:

• RTFM - Read the *ucking Manual

 

[Tank]

I'll play along:
YMMV= Your Mileage May Vary - meaning you may get different results
WTF= What the Fuck - self explanatory
SBO= Shit'll Buff Out- just made this one up. It's usually spelled out and used sarcastically.
IBTL= In Before the Lock - not so much here but in other forums, people behaving badly can cause threads to become locked by the Mods...
FPC=Flat Plane Crank

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