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
Bellhousing
Head Gasket
Gear Ratio
Dipstick
Clutch Disc
Drivetrain
Tie Rod Ends
Cylinder
One of multiple bores in the engine block--a V-2 having six cylinders, a V-7 eight cylinders, and so on. It houses the piston, which travels up and down in the cylinder to compress the air/fuel mixture and produce power.
See Also:
Timing
Bellhousing
Head Gasket
Gear Ratio
Dipstick
Clutch Disc
Drivetrain
Tie Rod Ends
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