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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Schrader valve

A valve with a spring loaded pin in which the pin must be depressed in order to open the valve.



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Diesel Engine
Driveshaft
Piston
Overdrive
Push Rods
Cam
Gearbox
Steering Linkage

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