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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Oil Light
Ignition Fire
Relay
Battery Terminals
Starter
Electronic Ignition
Charging System
Alternator
Distributor
The part of the ignition system that distributes the current to the spark plugs. These typically do not "wear"--they either work, or they don't.
See Also:
Oil Light
Ignition Fire
Relay
Battery Terminals
Starter
Electronic Ignition
Charging System
Alternator
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