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Cab Guard

See headache rack.

Cab Over Engine (COE)

A type of truck with the cab above the engine.

Cab Pack

A fabric storage box that fits under a pickup truck's seat. Most feature a rigid frame so they keep their shape and stay in place. Many also feature a built-in handle, which makes it easy to pull the cab pack out from under the seat.

Cab Spoiler

An aerodynamic-style accessory that attaches to the top rear of a pickup truck's cab. Some cab spoilers extend all the way down to the bed rails for a more substantial restyling statement.

Cab-high

A truck cap design that is the same height as the pickup truck's cab. Cab-high models typically give a pickup a more SUV-like appearance.

Cable

An assembly of two or more wires that may be insulated or bare.

Cable Clamp

A device used to clamp around a cable to transmit mechanical stain to all elements of the cable.

Cabling

The helical wrapping together of two or more insulated wires.

Cabriolet

A European term for convertible.

Cabriolet Top

A simulated convertible top made from vinyl or canvas fabric that covers a vehicle's roof. A landau top will cover only half of the roof, while a carriage top covers a quarter of it. packages.

CAC

Charge air cooler

CACVM

Carburetor air cleaner vacuum motor

Cad Cell

A device that changes its resistance with a change of light intensity.

CAFÉ

An acronym for Corporate Average Fuel Economy.

Cafe

Abbreviation for corporate average fuel economy. Automakers are required to meet CAFE standards for cars and light trucks.

Cage

1. The metal structure that separates the balls of a roller bearing assembly. 2. A shortened term for roll cage.

Caged Roller Clutch

A one-way clutch having the rollers and springs contained as a unit.

CAL-PAK

A device used with fuel injection systems to allow fuel delivery in the event of a PROM or PCM malfunction.

Calcium

A metallic chemical element added to the grids of a maintenance-free battery to add strength.

Calibrate

1. To check, test, or adjust the initial settings of a unit or system. 2. To compare the reading of some instrument with a fixed standard or another instrument and note or correct any deviation from the correct reading.