"B"
BAC - BY-Pass Air Control
BAP - Barometric Absolute Pressure Sensor
BARO - Barometric
Batt - Battery
Bbl - Barrel (IE- 4Bbl)
BCM - Body Control Module
BHP - Brake Horsepower
BMAP - Barometric and Absolute Pressure Sensor
BOO - Brake on-off Switch
B/P - Backpressure
BPS - Barometric Pressure Sensor
BPT - Backpressure Transducer
BTDC - Before Top Dead Center
BTSI - Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
BTU - British Thermal Unit
BVSV - Bimettallic Vacuum Switching Valve
"C"
CANP - Canister Purge
CAT - Catalytic Converter
CB - Circuit Breaker
CBD - Closed Bowl Distributer
cc - Cubic Centimeter
CCC - Computer Command Control
CCD - Computer Controlled Dwell
CCOT - Cycling Cluth Orfice Tube
CCW - Counter Clock Wise
CDI - Capacitor Discharge Ignition
CEC - Computerized Engine Control
CID - Cubic Inch Displacement
cm - Centimeter
CMP - Camshaft Position Sensor
CO - Carbon Monoxide
CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
CP - Canister Purge
CKP - Crankshaft Position Sensor
CTS - Coolant Temperature Sensor
CVC - Constant Vacuum Control
CV - Constant Velocity
CW - Clock Wise
Cyl - Cylinder
C3I - Computer Controlled Coil Ignition
"D"
DC - Direct Current
DDD - Dual Diaphram Distributer
DERM - Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module
DFI - Digital Fuel Injection
DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code
DIC - Driver Information Center
DIS - Distributerless Ignition System
DLC - Data Link Connector
DOC - Diesal Oxidation Catalyst
DOHC - Double Overhead Cam
DPF - Diesel Particulate Filter
DVOM - Digital Volt-Ohm Meter
"E"
EACV - Electric Air Control Valve
EATX - Electronic Automatic Tranaxle
EBCM - Electronic Brake Control Module
ECM - Engine Control Module
ECT - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
EDIS - Electronic Distributorless Ignition System
EEC - Electronic Engine Control
EECS - Evaporative Emission Control System
EEPROM - Electronic Erasable PROM
EFE - Early Fuel Evaporation
EGO - Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor
EGR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EOT - Engine Oil Temperature
ESA - Electronic Spark Advance
ESC - Electronic Spark Control
EST - Electronic Spark Timing
EVAP - Fuel Evaporation System
EVP - EGR Valve Position Sensor
"F"
F/B - Fuse Block
FI - Fuel Injection
FICU - Fuel Injection Control Unit
FLI - Fuel Level Indicator
FPR - Fuel Pressure Regulator
Ft Lbs - Foot Pounds
FWD - Front Wheel Drive
"G"
g - Grams
Gals - Gallons
GND - Ground
"H"
HAS - High Altitude Compensation
HC - Hydro Carbons
H/D - Heavy Duty
HO2S - Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor
Hg - Mercury
Hgt - Hieght
HO - High Output
HP - High Performance
HSO - High Specific Output
HTR - Heater
Hz - Hertz (cycles per second)
"I"
IAC - Idle Air Control
IACV - Idle Air Control Valve
IAT - Intake Air Temperature
IC - Integrated Circuit
I.D. - Inside Diameter
IFS - Independent Front Suspension
Ign - Ignition
IMRC - Intake Manifolr Runner Control
In - Inches
in.Hg - Inches of mercury
Inj - Injector
IP - Instrument Panel
IRS - Independent Rear Suspension
ISC - Idel Speed Control
IVSV - Idle Vacuum Switching Valve
"J"
J/B - Junction Block
KAPWR - Keep Alive Power
k/ohms - Kilo-ohms (1000 ohms)
kg - kilograms (wieght)
KOEO - Key On Engine Off
KOER - Key On Engine Running
KS - Knock Sensor
"L"
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display
L/D - Light Duty
LDP - Leak Detection Pump
LED - Light Emitting Diode
LH - Left Hand
"M"
mA - Milliamp
MAF - Mass Air Flow Sensor
MAP - Manifold Absolute Pressure
MAT - Manifold Air Temperature
Mem - Memory
MEM-CAL - Memory Calibration Chip
MFI - Mutiport Fuel Injection
MIL - Malfunction Indicator Light
mm - Millimeters
MPH - Miles Per Hour
mv - Millivolts
"N"
NGS - New Generation Star
N.m - Newton Meter
N.o - Number
NOx - Oxides of Nitrogen
"O"
O2 - Oxygen
OBD - On-Board Diagnostics
OC - Oxidation Catalyst
OD - Overdrive
O.D. - Outside Diameter
OHC - Overhead Camshaft
OSS - Output Speed Sensor
O/S - Oversize
oz - Ounce
"P"
P/C - Printed Circuit
PCM - Powertrain Control Module
PCS - Purge Control Solenoid
PC-SOL - Purge Control Solenoid
PCV - Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PFI - Port Fuel Injection
PGM-FI - Programmed Fuel Injection
PID - Parameter Identification
PIP - Profile Ignition Pick-up
PNP - Park Neutral Position Switch
P/N - Park/Neutral
PROM - Programmable Read-Only Memory
psi - Pounds per Square Inch
P/S - Power Steering
PSPS - Power Steering Pressure Switch
PTC - Positive Temperature Coefficient
PTO - Power Take-Off
Pwr - Power
"R"
RABS - Rear Anti-Lock Brake System
RPM - Revolutions Per Minute
RWAL - Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
RWD - Rear Wheel Drive
"S"
SAS - Steering Angle Sensor
SBC - Single Bed Converter
SBEC - Single Board Engine Controller
SES - Service Engine Soon
SFI - Sequentail Fuel Injection
SIL - Shift Indicator Light
SIR - Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
SOHC - Single Overhead Camshaft
SOL/Sol - Solenoid
SPK - Spark
SPOUT - Spark Output
SRI - Service Reminder Indicator
SRS - Supplemental Restraint System
STAR - Self-Test Automatic Readout
STO - Self-Test Output
Sw - Switch
Sys - System
"T"
TAB - Thermactor Air By-Pass
TAC - Throttle Actuator Module
TAD - Thermactor Air Diverter
TBI - Throttle Body Injection
TBC - Body Control Module (GM)
TCC - Torque Converter Clutch
TDC - Top Dead Center
TFI - Thick Film Ignition
TPM - Tire Pressure Monitor
TS - Temperature Sensor
TV - Thermovalve
TWC - Three-Way Catalyst
"V"
V - Valve
Vac - Vacuum
VAF - Vane Air Flow
VAPS - Variable assist Power Steering
VCC - Viscous Converter Clutch
VCRM - Variable Control Relay Module
VM - Vacuum Modulator
VOM - Volt-Ohmmeter (analog)
VRV - Vacuum Regulator Valve
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor
VSV - Vacuum Switching Valve
"W"
W/ - With
W/O - With Out
WAC - Wide Open Throttle A/C Switch
WOT - Wide Open Throttle
Maintenance Tips
This Schedule pertains to NORMAL DRIVING Conditions, If you Drive in More SEVERE CONDITIONS You should always follow the Manufacturers Recomendations.
5,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter,Rotate Tires.
10,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter,Rotate Tires.
15,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Replace Cabin air filter, INSPECT - Transmission Fluid, Brake System, Drive Shaft/Axles, Coolant System, Belts,Hoses & Clamps, Parking Brake System, Steering Linkage, Wheel Bearings, and Suspension (grease where applicable ) Rotate Tires.
20,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
25,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
30,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Replace Cabin air filter, Replace Fuel Filter, Replace Air Filter, INSPECT - Transmission Fluid, Brake System, Drive Shaft/Axles, Coolant System, Belts, Hoses & Clamps, Parking Brake System, Steering Linkage, Wheel Bearings, and Suspension (grease where applicable ) Rotate Tires
35,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
40,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
45,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Replace Cabin air filter, Replace Engine Coolant and Flush System, INSPECT -Transmission Fluid, Brake System, Drive Shaft/Axles, Belts, Hoses & Clamps, Parking Brake System, Steering Linkage, Wheel Bearings, and Suspension (grease where applicable) Rotate Tires.
50,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
55,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
60,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Replace Cabin air filter, Replace Fuel Filter, Replace Air Filter, INSPECT - Transmission Fluid, Brake System, Drive Shaft/Axles, Belts - (At this time most manufacters RECOMMMEND- That you replace your TIMING BELT. Go ahead and CHANGE all the other ones It just makes sense. INSPECT - Hoses and Clamps,(Replace If Needed)INSPECT Parking Brake System, Steering Linkage,(Always remember to grease ANYTHING you can) Wheel Bearings, and Suspension, Rotate Tires (or Replace if neeeded).
65,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, Replace Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
70,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Replace Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
75,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Replace Oil Filter, Replace Cabin air Filter, Replace Coolanjt and Flush System, Rotate Tires.
80,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, Replace Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
85,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Replace Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
90,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Replace Air Filter, Replace Cabin air filter, Replace Fuel Filter, INSPECT - Transmission Fluid, Brake System, Drive Line/Axles, Hoses & Clamps, Parking Brake System, Steering Linkage, Wheel Bearings, Rotate Tires.
95,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Rotate Tires.
100,000 Miles - Replace Engine Oil, and Oil Filter, Replace Coolant and Flush System, Replace Spark Plugs, Rotate Tires. INSPECT- EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICHLE YOU MADE IT !!!!!!!!!