Glossary of Auto Terms

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Air Cleaner

For carbureted engines, this is a metal or plastic container located atop the carburetor that contains an air filter.



See Also:
Flooding
Misfiring
Fuel Filter
Float Bowl
Fuel Injectors
Idle Speed Screw
Carburetor
Carburetor Barrel

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