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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Passing Gear
Push Rods
Bearings
Alignment
Driveshaft
Schrader valve
Drivetrain
Oil Pump
Rings
Metal rings located in grooves near the top of the piston. The rings facilitate high compression and keep oil from leaking into the combustion chamber.
See Also:
Passing Gear
Push Rods
Bearings
Alignment
Driveshaft
Schrader valve
Drivetrain
Oil Pump
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