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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Air Cleaner
Carbon Canister
Tailpipe
Rich Fuel Mixture
Air Cleaner Intake
Air Aspirator Valve
Catalytic Convertor
Throttle Body
Intake Manifold
A set of pipes, one for each cylinder, that carry the air/fuel mixture to the cylinders.
See Also:
Air Cleaner
Carbon Canister
Tailpipe
Rich Fuel Mixture
Air Cleaner Intake
Air Aspirator Valve
Catalytic Convertor
Throttle Body
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