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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Timing Chain
Schrader valve
Oil Pan
Piston Slap
Tie Rod Ends
Gearbox
Gear Grease
Power Stroke
Stick Shift
Slang for a car with a manual transmission, a "stick shift" is also a gearshift located on the floor between the front seats.
See Also:
Timing Chain
Schrader valve
Oil Pan
Piston Slap
Tie Rod Ends
Gearbox
Gear Grease
Power Stroke
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