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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Misfiring
Rich Fuel Mixture
Tailpipe
TDC
Emissions
Air Cleaner
Flooding
Catalytic Convertor
Carburetor
On carbureted engines, this device ingests and mixes the gas and airso that it may be "fed"to the engine.
See Also:
Misfiring
Rich Fuel Mixture
Tailpipe
TDC
Emissions
Air Cleaner
Flooding
Catalytic Convertor
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