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Common DSM and automotive acronyms

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Brujo

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Any corrections/suggestions/additions please post below and I'll update later.

A/C = Air Condition
ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System
AWD = All Wheel Drive
AWS = All Wheel Steering
BCS = Boost Control Solenoid
BISS = Base Idle Set Screw
CAI = Cold Air Intake
BOV = Blow Off Valve
CAS = Cam Angle Sensor
DOHC = Dual Over Head Cam
DSM = Diamond Star Motors
ECU = Engine Control Unit
EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation Solenoid
EVC = Electronic Valve Control
FCD = Fuel Cut Defender
FIAV = Fast Idle Air Valve
FMIC = Front Mount InterCooler
FPR = Fuel Pressure Regulator
FWD = Front Wheel Drive
I4 = Inline 4
LSD = Limited Slip Differential
MAF = Mass Air Flow sensor (Also see, MAS)
MAS = Mass Air-flow Sensor (Also see, MAF)
MBC = Manual Boost Control
PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve
RPM = Revolutions Per Minute
RWD = Rear Wheel Drive
SMIC = Side Mount Inter Cooler
SOHC = Single Over Head Cam
STB = Strut Tower Brace
TPS = Throttle Position Sensor
TXV = Thermal Expansion Valve
UIC = Upper Intercooler Piping
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
 
FIAV = Fast Idle Air Valve
A/F = Air to fuel ratio
(S)AFC = APEX`i Air Flow Converter
AFR = HKS Air/Fuel Ratio Regulator
VPC = HKS Vein Pressure Converter
 
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