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Scroll

1. To view consecutive lines of data on the display screen. The term scroll means that once the screen is full, each new line appears at the bottom edge of the screen and all other lines move one position. 2. A spiral, rolled or convoluted form.

SCRS

An abbreviation for the Society of Collision Repair Specialists.

Scrub

A term used for tire scrub.

Scrub Radius Area

A term used for scrub radius.

SCS

Spark control system or suction control solenoid or spark control switch.

SCSV

Swirl control solenoid valve.

Scuff

A surface that has been roughened by scraping.

Scuff In

To run a new set of racing tires long enough to bring them up to temperature, and wear the manufacturer's protective coating off the tread area. Also known as scuff off.

Scuff Off

A term used for scuff in.

Scuffing

A type of wear between two parts where there is a transfer of material from one part to the other.

Scuffs

New racing tires that have been scuffed in.

SCV

Spark control vacuum or swirl control valve.

SCV-A

Swirl control valve-actuator.

SD

The designation for a lubricating oil developed for use in 1968-1971 cars and some trucks.

SDM

Supplemental restraint system diagnostic module.

SDU

Supplemental restraint system diagnostic unit.

SDV

An abbreviation for spark delay valve.

SDVR

Spark delay vacuum regulator.

Se

[1] Selenium An element with the atomic number of 34 [2] The designation for a lubricating oil that meets the requirements for use in gasoline engines in 1972 and later cars and in selected 1971 cars and trucks.

Se-Energized

Having the electric current or energy source turned off.