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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Exhaust System
Rich Fuel Mixture
Ram Tubes
Choke
Pinging
Pre-ignition
Emissions
Carburetor Cleaner
Fuel/Air Mixture
A mist-like vapor of gasoline and air. Like with pepper and exercise, the right amount is good, but too much of one can ruin things in a hurry. (Recall our definitions: Lean means too much air, Rich means too much fuel. This stuff has to be precise or fuel efficiency and performance suffer!)
See Also:
Exhaust System
Rich Fuel Mixture
Ram Tubes
Choke
Pinging
Pre-ignition
Emissions
Carburetor Cleaner
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