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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Combustion

The burning or 'explosion' of the air/fuel mixture within the engine's combustion chambers. This is what creates the power that moves your car so effortlessly.



See Also:
Fuel Injectors
Exhaust System
Carburetor Barrel
Flooding
Catalytic Convertor
Throttle Body
Air/Fuel Mixture
Pinging

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