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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Electrolyte
Spark Retard
MAP Sensor
Carbon Tracks
Relay
Throttle Sensor
Resistance
Battery
Ignition Coil
The part of the ignition system which amplifies a small amount of current and sends it to the spark plugs by way of something called the 'distributor'. These can fail, but are generally some of the sturdier items in the ignition system.
See Also:
Electrolyte
Spark Retard
MAP Sensor
Carbon Tracks
Relay
Throttle Sensor
Resistance
Battery
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