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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Oil Pump
Clutch Pedal
Oil Pan
Throttle
Drivetrain
Timing Chain
Carbon-fouled
Flushing
Motor Mounts
Rubber covered brackets that hold the engine to the frame. Typically these do not fail, though worn mounts can allow the engine to move excessively in the engine bay and cause other issues.
See Also:
Oil Pump
Clutch Pedal
Oil Pan
Throttle
Drivetrain
Timing Chain
Carbon-fouled
Flushing
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