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Cvcc

Abbreviation for compound vortex controlled combustion. This relates to a cylinder head design used by Honda, which incorporates a small auxiliary combustion chamber in each cylinder. A rich mixture initially is ignited in the auxiliary chamber, and it subsequently expands to fire a much leaner mixture in the main combustion chamber.

CVCV

Constant vacuum control valve

CVRSS

Acronym for Constantilly Variable Road Sensing Suspenstion (GM)

CVS

Coolant vacuum switch, constant volume sampling or control vent solenoid

CVSCC

Coolant vacuum switch cold closed

CVSCO

Coolant vacuum switch cold open

CVSV

Carburetor vent switching valve

CVT

[1] An acronym for continuously variable transmission.

Cw

An acronym for clockwise.

CWM

Cold weather modulator

CWR

An acronym for cargo weight ratio.

Cx

Symbol for coefficient of drag.

Cycle

1. The process of discharging and then recharging a battery. 2. A series of repeated events such as the intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes of an engine. 3. A complete sequence of a wave pattern that recurs at a regular intervals. 4. Short for motorcycle. 5. The microprocessor action of turning solenoids on and off.

Cycle Clutch Time

The time from the moment the clutch engages until it disengages, then re-engages. Total time is equal to ON time, plus OFF time for one cycle.

Cycle Fenders

Individual fenders for each wheel of a car.

Cycling Clutch

An air-conditioning, electro-magnetic clutch that is turned on and off to control cabin temperature.

Cycling-clutch Orifice Tube

A term often used for cycling-clutch, fixed-orifice tube.

Cycling-clutch System

An air-conditioning system in which the cabin air temperature is controlled by starting and stopping the compressor with a thermostat or pressure control.

Cylgastos

A gasket made of treated asbestos layers bonded to a metal plate; now obsolete due to personal and environmental hazards associated with asbestos.

Cylinder

1. A storage tank for gases, such as refrigerant. 2. The round hole(s) inside and engine block that provide space for the reciprocating piston(s).