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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Oil Filter
Throw-out Bearing
Cam
Fan Belt
Cylinder
Camshaft
Gear Ratio
Rings
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:
Oil Filter
Throw-out Bearing
Cam
Fan Belt
Cylinder
Camshaft
Gear Ratio
Rings
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