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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Mass Airflow Sensor
Spark Plug Wire
Spark Advance
Starter
Positive Terminal
Spark Knock
Oil Light
Carbon Tracks
Throttle Sensor
Also called the 'Throttle Position Sensor' (or 'TPS' for short). This device indirectly determines how far the gas pedal has been depressed. If you think yours might be bad, try testing it with an ohmeter, or replacing it with a known good TPS before you spend the dough.
See Also:
Mass Airflow Sensor
Spark Plug Wire
Spark Advance
Starter
Positive Terminal
Spark Knock
Oil Light
Carbon Tracks
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