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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Carbon Canister
Fuel Injection
Choke
Air Filter
Fuel/Air Mixture
Exhaust System
Carburetor Cleaner
Exhaust Gases
Backpressure
The measurable restriction of exhaust gas flow through the exhaust system--picture a garden hose with a knot in it. Not good. Your main concern here is a clogged catalytic converter.
See Also:
Carbon Canister
Fuel Injection
Choke
Air Filter
Fuel/Air Mixture
Exhaust System
Carburetor Cleaner
Exhaust Gases
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