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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Throttle Body
Rich Fuel Mixture
Air/Fuel Mixture
TDC
Lean Fuel Mixture
EGR
Fuel Pump
Intake Manifold
Air Cleaner Intake
If you'll allow a metaphor here, this is the "neck" that air passes through on the way from the air filter housing to the throttle body.
See Also:
Throttle Body
Rich Fuel Mixture
Air/Fuel Mixture
TDC
Lean Fuel Mixture
EGR
Fuel Pump
Intake Manifold
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