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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Spark Plug Wire
Sensor
Distributor Cap
Knock Sensor
Ohmmeter
Spark Plug
Spark Advance
Relay
Spark Knock
A sound that occurs when the air/fuel mixture is igniting too soonand is very often caused by a poorly timed engine.
See Also:
Spark Plug Wire
Sensor
Distributor Cap
Knock Sensor
Ohmmeter
Spark Plug
Spark Advance
Relay
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