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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Flushing
Manual Transmission
Head
Flywheel
Exhaust Valve
Cam
Timing Belt
Block
Throw-out Bearing
The part of the clutch, activated by the clutch pedal, that allows the clutch to disengage. Sometimes when they're noisy, you can hear a cricket-like chirping come and go as you *just* press in the clutch pedal.
See Also:
Flushing
Manual Transmission
Head
Flywheel
Exhaust Valve
Cam
Timing Belt
Block
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