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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Antifreeze

A liquid solution which, when mixed with water, raises the boiling point and lowers the freezing point of water. It is poured into the radiator.



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