Glossary of Auto Terms

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Throttle Body

The part of the fuel system that houses the throttle, it is often tied directly to the throttle control/pas pedal, so that as you press down the gas pedal, a little valve in the throttle body opens up and allows the vacuum of the engine to ingest air and start to party.



See Also:
Catalytic Convertor
Carburetor
Flooding
TDC
EGR
Carburetor Cleaner
Air Filter
Fuel Injection

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