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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Automatic Choke

Another device that allows a carbureted engine to start more easily, this device automatically adjusts the air flow entering the carburetor in response to engine temperature.



See Also:
Air Cleaner Intake
Flooding
Air Filter
Muffler
Rich Fuel Mixture
Fuel/Air Mixture
Air/Fuel Mixture
Exhaust Gases

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