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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Pressure Plate
Thrust Angle
Stick Shift
Rear Axle Ratio
Syncromesh
Flywheel
Cylinder
Cooling System
Gear Ratio
Gear ratios mathematically determine the relationship between your engine and your transmission. Gear ratios are chosen by manufacturers to provide desired performance characteristics like acceleration and fuel efficiency. These do not change unless the gears themselves are physically replaced, and are not "wear" items.
See Also:
Pressure Plate
Thrust Angle
Stick Shift
Rear Axle Ratio
Syncromesh
Flywheel
Cylinder
Cooling System
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