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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Timing Light
Drivebelt
Supercharger
Dieseling
Steering Knuckle
Gear Ratio
Dipstick
Timing Belt
Out-of- road
A wear pattern of a round hole or shaft which when viewed from an end will appear egg-shaped.
See Also:
Timing Light
Drivebelt
Supercharger
Dieseling
Steering Knuckle
Gear Ratio
Dipstick
Timing Belt
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