Automotive Production Vocabulary

A collection of automotive production and maintenance terminology translated and defined for technical study.

Thin

Related to the term Usui or Penggantian Tipis, describing the thickness or a replacement condition.

Apply / Smear

The act of spreading a substance like oil or grease (Mengoleskan).

Screw

A type of threaded fastener used in assembly (Skrup).

Bolt

A cylindrical fastener used with a nut or a threaded hole (Baut).

Hole

An opening or hollow space in a part (Lubang).

Coolant

Fluid used to dissipate heat, referred to as Air Pendingin.

Install / Attach

The process of putting a part in its place (Memasangkan).

Tighten

To secure a fastener using force (Mengecangkan).

Order / Sequence

the specific succession in which tasks or parts are handled (Urutan).

Terminal

An electrical connection point (Terminal Elektrik).

Voltage

The electrical potential difference quantified as Tegangan Listrik.

Measurement

The process of determining the size or amount of something (Pengukuran).

Position

The specific location of a component (Posisi).

Outer Diameter

The external measurement of a circular object (Diameter luar).

Inner Diameter

The internal measurement of a circular object (Diameter dalam).

Abnormal Noise

Sounds like rattling or popping occurring during operation (Suara Berderak / Letupan).

Exhaust Gas

The waste gases released from the engine (Gas Buangan Knalpot).

Combustion Chamber

The area in an engine where fuel is burned (Ruang Bakar).

Injection

The process of spraying fuel into the engine (Injeksi).

Lubrication

The process of applying oil to reduce friction (Pelumasan).

Temperature

The measured level of heat (Suhu).

Clogged

A state where a passage is blocked (Tersumbat).

Electrolyte

A chemical medium that conducts electricity, such as those used in batteries (Elektrolit).

Sulfuric Acid

A strong mineral acid with the chemical formula $H_2SO_4$ (Asam Sulfat).

Dilute Sulfuric Acid

A mixture of sulfuric acid and water (Asam Sulfat Encer).

Direct Current

Electric current that flows in a constant direction ($DC$ or Arus Searah).

Alternating Current

Electric current that periodically reverses direction ($AC$ or Arus Bolak-balik).

Hydraulic

System operated by the pressure of fluid (Hidrolik).

Pressure

The force exerted per unit area (Tekanan).

Compression

The reduction in volume and increase in pressure of a gas (Kompresi).

Viscosity

The measure of a fluid's resistance to flow (Kekentalan).

Vibration

A continuous slight shaking movement (Getaran).

Bake Fluid

Hydraulic fluid used in braking systems (Minyak Rem).

Periodic / Regular

Occurring at set intervals (Berkala / Teratur).

Wear / Abrasion

The gradual damage or erosion of a surface (Keausan).

Groove

The recessed track or channel in a component (Alur).

Resistance

The opposition to the flow of electric current (Resistansi).

Hydrogen Gas

A highly flammable gas produced during charging with the formula $H_2$ (Gas Hydrogen).

Charging

The process of restoring electrical energy to a battery (Sedang Mengecas).