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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Ohm
Lube Grease
Cotter Pin
Leasing
Amp
Lube Job
Jumper Cables
Safety Stand
Additives
Additives are substances added to such products as coolant and engine oil so as to enable them to perform better, last longer, and provide secondary benefits.
See Also:
Ohm
Lube Grease
Cotter Pin
Leasing
Amp
Lube Job
Jumper Cables
Safety Stand
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