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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Clutch Pedal
Knocking
Exhaust Valve
Cylinder
Alignment
Fan
Dipstick
Pitman Arm
Combustion Chamber
This is where the magic happens. The combustion chamber is the top of the cylinder where the air/fuel mixture is compressed by the piston and ignited by the spark plug.
See Also:
Clutch Pedal
Knocking
Exhaust Valve
Cylinder
Alignment
Fan
Dipstick
Pitman Arm
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