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EIS

Electronic ignition system.

EL

An acronym for exposure limit.

Elapsed Time

Abbreviated e.t. or ET. In a drag race, the length of time (measured in seconds) it took for a vehicle to cross the finish line.elapsed time.

Elapsed Time (ET)

The time it takes a vehicle to cover a given distance, usually from a standing start, recorded to the thousandths of a second.

Elastic Limit

The maximum stress a metal can withstand without exhibiting a permanent deformation on release of the stress.

Elastomer

1. A synthetic polymer or copolymer that has elastic properties similar to those of rubber. 2. The rubber like compounds used in fuel lines, evaporative canister lines, etc. also used for other automotive applications such as brake lines and transmission lines.

ELB

Electronic lean burn

ELC

An acronym for electronic level control.

Eldo

Slang for Cadillac Eldorado.

Elec

An abbreviation for electric.

Electric Assist Choke

A choke containing a small electric heating element to warm the choke spring.

Electric Automatic Transmission

An automatic transmission with computer controlled pressure regulation that gives precise control of shift scheduling and rapid response to changing conditions.

Electric Brakes

A brake system having an electro-magnet and armature at each wheel to provide the braking action.

Electric Car

A vehicle having an electric motor as the power source.

Electric Current

The movement of electrons through a conductor.

Electric Defrosting

Use of electric-resistance heating coils to melt ice and frost off 1. Evaporators. 2. Rear windows.

Electric Engine-cooling Fan

A 12-volt, motor-driven fan that is electrically controlled by either, or both, of two methods.

Electric Fuel Pump

A device having either a reciprocating diaphragm or a revolving impeller operated by electricity to draw fuel from the tank to the fuel delivery system.

Electric System

Any of the systems and sub systems that make up the automobile wiring harnesses, such as the lighting system or starting and charging system.

Electric Vehicle

A vehicle having electric motors like a power source driven by on-board rechargeable batteries.