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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Float Bowl
Exhaust Gases
Fuel Filter
Misfiring
Muffler
Fuel Injection
Air Cleaner Intake
Carburetor Float
Intake Valves
The valves that allow the air/fuel mixture to enter the engine's combustion chambers.
See Also:
Float Bowl
Exhaust Gases
Fuel Filter
Misfiring
Muffler
Fuel Injection
Air Cleaner Intake
Carburetor Float
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