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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Gearbox
Push Rods
Steering Linkage
Cooling System
Cam
Motor Mounts
Lubrication System
Combustion Chamber
Clutch
On manual transmissions, the clutch is a mechanical device--operated by the clutch pedal--that engages and disengages the engine from the transmission so that you can change gearsm idle without moving, etc. It generally consists of a clutch disc, a pressure plate, and a flywheel.
See Also:
Gearbox
Push Rods
Steering Linkage
Cooling System
Cam
Motor Mounts
Lubrication System
Combustion Chamber
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