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What do these abbreviations mean?
Could you explain such terms as DPF, DMF, CVT transmission, ABS, etc?
Asked on 9 August 2012 by TL, Bristol
Answered by
Honest John
DPF = Diesel Particulate Filter (Diesel Soot Filter). DMF = Dual Mass Flywheel (Force Absorbent Flywheel). CVT = Continuously Variable Transmission (Soft Automatic). ABS = AntiLock Braking System (or ‘Allows Braking and Steering’).
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