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MHC

Motor home chassis.

Mho

The unit of conductance or admittance. The inverse of resistance.

MHZ

Mega-hertz.

MIC

Acronym for Electronic Mechanical Instrument Cluster (Chrysler).

Mica

A mineral with excellent insulating and heat resistant qualities, hence it is used for dielectrics and insulators.

Michael Faraday

Michael Faraday ( 1791 - 1867 ) an English Physicist The measurement of the capacity of a condenser of capacitor is masured in units called FARADS for Faraday.

Micro

The prefix representing the number 0.000,001.

Microprocessor

[1] A data processor with electronic integration capabilities. [2] A digital computer or processor built on a single integrated circuit chip [3] A microprocessor can perform functions of arithmetic logic and control logic itis the basic building block of a microcomputer system such as thoes used in automotive applications.

Midget

A small, oval-track racing car.

Midnight Auto Parts

Parts that were stolen. Also known as midnight auto supply.

Midpositioned

The position of a stem-type service valve where all fluid passages are interconnected.

Midseated

An incorrect term used for midpositioned.

MIG

An acronym for metal inert gas.

MIG Welding

A term used for metal inert gas welding.

Mil

[1] an abbreviation for mili 1/1000 [2] an acronym for Milfunction Indicator Lamp an amber dash board worning light that may be labled "check engine" or "service engine soon" indicating that the ondboard diagnostic systim has determined that a problem exists.[3] A short term for an engine.

Mild Steel

A steel alloy with a low carbon content.

Miles Per Gallon (mpg)

The distance, in miles, a vehicle with travel per gallon of fuel.

Miles Per Hour (mph)

An indication of distance/time traveled.

Military Standard (MS)

A system of grading the quality of fasteners and other items.

Mill

An engine.