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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Connecting Rod
Flash Point
Kickdown Switch
RPM
Downshifting
Tachometer
Quenching
Run on
Grease Fitting
A device that holds/seals grease between two moving parts in order to allow them to move freely.
See Also:
Connecting Rod
Flash Point
Kickdown Switch
RPM
Downshifting
Tachometer
Quenching
Run on
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