- Industry: Automotive
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A leaf spring is a flat band of steel, curved into an arc, that usually mounts a solid axle to the vehicle. Most leaf springs have several bands of steel (a multi-leaf spring). Used in the rear suspension of Toyota trucks, leaf springs are simple, flexible and very rugged suspension components.
Industry:Automotive
A contract between lessor and lessee for a specified time period and a specific payment. The title to the vehicle remains in the name of lessor as owner unless and until the lessee exercises his/her purchase option. Or, in layman's terms: A contract for a specified time period and a specific payment. The title to the car is in the name of the lessor, unless the lessee exercises the purchase option to take ownership of the car.
Industry:Automotive
These exist at the front and rear of the vehicle to help absorb the impact of a collision. These pre-stressed areas in the fender, hood, frame and related body components are designed to deform in a predetermined manner during collision. Their purpose is to help lessen the force the impact transfers to the passenger compartment. In essence, the crumple zone of a vehicle is sacrificed to help protect the occupants.
Industry:Automotive
You, the customer, who signs a lease with the lessor, and pays for the use of the vehicle according to the regulations of the lease.
Industry:Automotive
The weight of an empty vehicle, without cargo and driver and passengers, but including maximum amounts of fuel, oil, coolant and standard equipment, including the spare tyre and tools.
Industry:Automotive
The Toyota dealership, and after assignment, the financial institution to which the lease is assigned. The party leasing the vehicle to the lessee, the actual owner of the vehicle and the lease (i.e., leasing company, dealership or financial institution).
Industry:Automotive
A hollow tube that is machined into the engine block and contains a piston.
Industry:Automotive
The Linear Control Valve contributes to a smooth vehicle ride by enhancing the dampening force of the shock absorber under moderate to rough driving conditions, yet allowing the dampening force to be consistent under smooth driving conditions.
Industry:Automotive
The main structural element of any engine design and the part to which other engine components are attached (usually a casting and includes engine cylinders and the upper part of the crankcase).
Industry:Automotive
