Glossary / General

tack

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s the gauge that tells you how fast the engine is turning. If it doesn’t sweep, the engine speed isn’t being shown.

Technical Definition

In automotive terms, a "tack" refers to the tachometer, which measures engine RPM (revolutions per minute).

Hear It Discussed

"I'm talking like the three to 4500 range of the tack. And you're going just barely above what the speed limit sign said."
VW Chaos, New Dad/Old Motorcycle, Pairing With A Diesel Benz | Episode 1,055 Everyday Driver Car Debate 32:53

"But it will, when it happens when you're driving down the road, the tack will just drop to zero. And when that happens, you have no power."
The Motor Medics Helping People to Repair Their Cars Over The Phone Under The Hood show 28:41

"It's a higher tack. Everything's better. The people installing it are higher quality."
How To Grow a Business and Team. Touchless Wheel Cleaning and How it Works. Episode #952 Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast 11:52