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4R70W.....4spd, RWD, 700 ft-lbs, wide ratio [transmission]
AED.........Allen Engine Development (maker of supercharger kit for Panthers)
A/F..........Air/Fuel [ratio]
ADBV......Anti-Drain Back Valve (on OEM-style oil filter)
AMMX......Aluminum Metal Matrix (driveshaft substrate)
AODE......Automatic OverDrive (Electronic) [transmission]
BMSC......Blower Motor Speed Controller
CAFE.......Corporate Average Fuel Economy
CEL.........Check Engine Light (MIL is correct term)
CKP.........Crankshaft Position Sensor
CMP........Camshaft Position Sensor
COP........Coil-On-Plug (ignition system)
CR...........Compression Ratio
CTS.........Coolant Temperature Sensor (see ECT)
DOHC......Dual OverHead Camshaft (two cams per cylinder bank)
DPFE.......Differential Pressure Feedback EGR sensor (measures EGR flow)
EATC.......Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
ECT.........Engine Coolant Temperature (sensor)
EEC.........Electronic Engine Control (integral part of PCM)
EGR.........Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve
EPC..........Electronic Pressure Control (solenoid in transmission)
EVO.........Electronically Variable Orifice (power steering)
FI...........Forced Induction
HEGO......Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen sensor
HVLA.......Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjuster
IAC.........Idle Air Control valve
IAT..........Intake Air Temperature [sensor]
KS...........Knock Sensor
LCM.........Lighting Control Module
LSD.........Limited Slip Differential
MCC.........Modulated Converter Clutch
MIL..........Malfunction Indicator Light
MLPS........Manual Lever Position Sensor (gearshift sensor, on tranny)
MY..........Model Year
NA...........Naturally Aspirated
OBD........On-Board Diagnostics
O2S........Oxygen Sensor (see HEGO)
PATS.......Passive Anti-Theft System
PCM........Powertrain Control Module
PI...........Performance Improved (cylinder heads found on 2001+ Panthers)
RAR.........Rear Axle Ratio
REP.........Romeo Engine Plant
SOHC......Single OverHead Camshaft (one cam per cylinder bank)
SRS.........Supplemental Restraint System (airbags)
SS1/SS2...Shift Solenoids (in transmission)
STAP.........St. Thomas Assembly Plant (Ontario)
TB...........Throttle Body
TC...........Torque Converter (also Traction Control, TownCar)
TCC.........Torque Converter Clutch (lockup clutch)
TPS.........Throttle Position Sensor
WAP........Wixom Assembly Plant
WCM.......Wiper Control Module
WOT.......Wide Open Throttle
VSS.........Vehicle Speed Sensor (on trans tailshaft)
YIS..........Years In Service