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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Knock Sensor
Engine Computer
Distributor Cap
Oxygen Sensor
Rotor
Battery Terminals
Ignition Timing
Electrolyte
MAP Sensor
A sensor that detects the load an engine is under. It sends its reading/signal to the engine's computer so that it can properly calculate how much fuel needs to be injected.
See Also:
Knock Sensor
Engine Computer
Distributor Cap
Oxygen Sensor
Rotor
Battery Terminals
Ignition Timing
Electrolyte
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