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 Wire
Relay
Battery
Positive Terminal
Recharge
Spark Retard
Oil Light
MAP Sensor
Hydrometer
A device for measuring the freeze protection of engine coolant and also the specific gravity of battery electrolyte.
See Also:
Spark Plug Wire
Relay
Battery
Positive Terminal
Recharge
Spark Retard
Oil Light
MAP Sensor
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