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MacPherson Strut
A suspension system that consists of a combination coil spring and shock absorber in one compact unit at each wheel. With this "independent" suspension design, road shocks at one wheel are not transferred to the opposite wheel. MacPherson struts use fewer parts, meaning a reduction on weight and fewer elements that could wear out.

Make
brand name of a car or truck (ie. Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Honda).

Medium-duty truck
vehicle weighing from 14,001 to 26,000 lbs.

Mould
hollow form, matrix or cavity into which materials are placed to produce goods of desired shapes.

MPG
Miles per gallon.

MPH
Miles per hour.

MSRP
Manufacturer's Suggested Price. MSRPs do not include applicable destination charges, state and local taxes, license fees, optional equipment or special items or services.

Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MFI)
Multi-Port Fuel Injection uses individual fuel injectors to spray fuel into each intake port, bypassing the intake manifold.

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