Glossary of Auto Terms
DriverSide's Car Dictionary has the most comprehensive definitions of automotive terms. This auto glossary can help you decipher what your mechanic is fixing and what the purpose or function of the particular auto part or accessory is for. We have taken the mystery out of automotive service jargon, so that you don't have to.
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Air/Fuel Mixture
Exhaust System
Muffler
TDC
Air Filter
Backpressure
Carbon Canister
Choke
Air Cleaner
For carbureted engines, this is a metal or plastic container located atop the carburetor that contains an air filter.
See Also:
Air/Fuel Mixture
Exhaust System
Muffler
TDC
Air Filter
Backpressure
Carbon Canister
Choke
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