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rotary engine

One with its piston(s) taking the form of a rotor(s) that revolve in one direction only.

rust band

Fabric strip covering the well of a wheel under the tyre and tube assembly.

run-out

Condition in which part of a rotating component - such as a wheel - fails to follow a truly circular path.

run-on

Condition in which an engine continues to operate erratically after the ignition switch is turned off, possibly due to red-hot spots within the combustion chamber.

running-in

Process of gently using a new or reconditioned component (or vehicle) for an initial period to allow high spots to be worn off mating parts without generating too much heat.

running lights

Same as Daytime Lights.

rzeppa joint

Specialised form of constant velocity universal joint.

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