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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Pitman Arm
Boots
Passing Gear
Steering Knuckle
Throw-out Bearing
Oil Pump
Bands
Rocker Arms
Diesel Engine
A very high-compression combustion engine that burns diesel fuel instead of gasoline. Diesel engines are known for oustanding fuel efficiency.
See Also:
Pitman Arm
Boots
Passing Gear
Steering Knuckle
Throw-out Bearing
Oil Pump
Bands
Rocker Arms
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