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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Automatic Choke

Another device that allows a carbureted engine to start more easily, this device automatically adjusts the air flow entering the carburetor in response to engine temperature.



See Also:
Exhaust Manifold
Intake Valves
Choke
Pre-ignition
Carburetor Barrel
Flooding
Fuel Injection
Accelerator Pump

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