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SIL

Shift indicator light.

Silencer

A device, such as a muffler, designed to reduce noise.

Silent Block

A rubber mound designed to reduce noise due to vibration.

Silhouette Car

A modern, front-drive 4- or 6-cylinder car that has been converted to a rear-drive V-8 car.

Silica Gel

A drying agent used in many automotive applications, such as an air-conditioner desiccant because of its ability to absorb large quantities of water.

Silicon

A element with the atomic number of # 14 [2] one of the elements known as semiconductors that have exactly 4 electrons in there valance shell used to create semiconductor devices.

Silicon-killed Steel

A steel alloy that has been killed with silicon in the molten stage to refine its grain structure.

Silicone

A group of organic compounds based on the non-metallic element, silicon (Si).

Silicone Controlled Rectifier (SCR)

A semiconductor diode device used in controlling large amounts of DC current or voltage.

Silicone Fluid

Fluid made of chemicals with a silicone carbon bond; adaptable for many industrial uses.

Silicone Jackets

High-temperature coverings for spark plugs.

Silver Solder

A filler alloy that contains up to 45% silver (Sn), that melts at 1,120?F (604?C) and flows at 1,145?F (619?C).

Silver Tape

A term used for duct tape.

Silverline

A tool manufacturer producing the most popular Mity-Vac vacuum tool.

Similar Window

Pertaining to engine operation in which RPM and load are within predetermined percentages, Conditions in which certain monitors must pass to extinguish the MIL and erase DTC"s.

Simple Planetary Gear Set

Gear set with a sun gear, planetary pinions, planetary carrier, and ring gear.

Simpson Gear Set

A gear set having two simple planetary gears mounted on a common sun gear.

Simultaneously Fired

A type of fuel delivery system in which the fuel injectors are fired in groups once per engine revolution.

Sine Wave

A common curved wave shape that is mathematically defined.

Single Chamber Capacity

The measure of the maximum volume or displacement of the rotor chamber of a Wankel engine.