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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Drivebelt
Throw-out Bearing
Exhaust Valve
Clutch Pedal
Rear Axle Ratio
Piston
Tie Rod Ends
Tie Rod
Fan
Located between the engine and radiator, the fan draws air from the radiator onto the engine in order to cool it.
See Also:
Drivebelt
Throw-out Bearing
Exhaust Valve
Clutch Pedal
Rear Axle Ratio
Piston
Tie Rod Ends
Tie Rod
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