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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Cooling System

The combined parts that keep your engine from overheating while it's housing tens of thousands of explosions per minute, mainly the radiator, any radiator fans, the thermostat, cooling hoses, and water pump.



See Also:
Bellhousing
Driveshaft
Stick Shift
Drivetrain
Clutch Disc
Throw-out Bearing
Dieseling
Clutch

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