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.