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
Air Cleaner Intake
Fuel/Air Mixture
Carburetor Bowl
Catalytic Convertor
Exhaust Manifold
Intake Manifold
Air Filter
Exhaust System
A series of metal tubes from the engine cylinder head to the tip of the muffler that carry the burned gases from the engine's cylinders to the--*gulp*--atmosphere.
See Also:
Float Bowl
Air Cleaner Intake
Fuel/Air Mixture
Carburetor Bowl
Catalytic Convertor
Exhaust Manifold
Intake Manifold
Air Filter
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