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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Intake Valves
Air/Fuel Mixture
Intake Manifold
Rich Fuel Mixture
Catalytic Convertor
Carburetor Bowl
Fuel/Air Mixture
Air Cleaner
Fuel Pump
A pump that draws gasoline from the fuel tank to either the carburetor or fuel injectors. While these can fail slowly, typically they work or they don't. Changing them is also no fun, as they are usually located in the fuel tank. Good times right there.
See Also:
Intake Valves
Air/Fuel Mixture
Intake Manifold
Rich Fuel Mixture
Catalytic Convertor
Carburetor Bowl
Fuel/Air Mixture
Air Cleaner
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