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Results for “Slip”
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Limited-slip differential
Transmission and drivetrainType of differential that limits the slip between the wheels
- differential
- syncro
Torque Converter Slip
Transmission and drivetrainThe loss of energy in a torque converter due to slippage
- torque
- converter
ASR (Automatic Slip Regulation)
Engine and fuel systemsTraction control system that intervenes in the engine management to counter wheel slip
- traction
- safety
Traction Control (ASR)
Electrical systemsA system that controls wheel slip and traction, also known as Anti-Slip Regulation
- traction
- control
Engine Drag Torque Control
Transmission and drivetrainPrevents driven wheels from locking on slippery surfaces under engine braking
- msr
- traction
- stability
Syncro
Bus terminologyThe four-wheel drive version of the Vanagon , made between 1986 and 1991. using a viscous coupling arrangement, the front wheels could be made to automatically provide pulling power (at any time the rear wheels began to slip or spin). This term also applies to the four-wheel drive EuroVans , which are unfortunately not imported into the United States.