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Motor Octane Number (MON)

A term used for octane number.

Motor Oil

A lubricant expressly formulated for use in an engine.

Motor Town

Detroit, Michigan.

Motor Vehicle

A machine, usually on rubber tires, that is propelled by means other than muscle power, and which does not operate on rails.

Motor Vehicle Manufactures Association (MVMA)

A trade association of the major automobile and truck manufactures in the United States.

MoTown

1. The name of a Detroit-based record company. 2. Short for motor town or Detroit.

Motronic

A Bosch electronic fuel-injection and ignition-management system.

Mount And Drive

Pulleys, mounting plates, belts, and fittings necessary to mount a compressor and clutch or any other engine driven assembly on an engine.

Mountain Motor

A big block V-8, usually Chevrolet or Ford, enlarged to 500 cid or more; often to as much as 600 to 800 cid.

Mounting Grommet

1. The replaceable rubber bushings used at both ends of the shocks for mounting to reduce the transfer of sounds and jarring motions between the shocks and their mounting points on the vehicle. 2. A reinforced eyelet through which a fastener is attached.

Mounting Position

The position at which a device is mounted, such as horizontal or vertical.

Mouse

A computer input device for moving a cursor or data around on the display screen. A way to point and click.

Mouse Milk

An additive for oil or fuel.

Mouse Motor

A Chevrolet small-block V-8.

Moving Vehicle Resistance

A measure of the air resistance of an auto body design.

MPA

Managed pulse air.

MPC

Manifold Pressure Controlled fuel injection system. A fuel injection system which determines engine load based upon intake manifold pressure.

MPFI

Multi-port fuel injection.

Mpg

An abbreviation for miles per gallon.

Mph

An abbreviation for miles per hour.