The-Automover Glossary

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Octane:

A numeric rating of gasoline's resistance to detonation (premature ignition). High octane (above 91) is commonly worthwhile only if the manufacturer specifically recommends it. Octane is in fact a hydrocarbon (C8H18).

Oil Pump:

In an engine-driven pump, this delivers oil, under pressure, to the engine's moving parts.

Overcapacity:

The situation where maximum global production of automobiles exceeds the total worldwide demand for automobiles.