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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Spark Plug Gap
Battery Terminals
Resistor
PCV Valve
Electronic Ignition
Oxygen Sensor
Relay
Positive Terminal
Electrolyte
This term is used in automotive circles referring to the mix of sulfuric acid and water that is found in the battery.
See Also:
Spark Plug Gap
Battery Terminals
Resistor
PCV Valve
Electronic Ignition
Oxygen Sensor
Relay
Positive Terminal
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