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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Automatic Choke
Catalytic Convertor
Air Aspirator Valve
Float Bowl
Idle Speed Screw
Lean Fuel Mixture
Fuel Injectors
Intake Manifold
Carburetor Barrel
You may hear carburetors referred to as "one-barrell," "two-barrel," and so on, typically more barrells on larger, more powerful engines. The barrell is a tube-like part of the carburetor through which air flows and is mixed with fuel. The choke valve is at the top of the carburetor barrel and the throttle valve is at the bottom.
See Also:
Automatic Choke
Catalytic Convertor
Air Aspirator Valve
Float Bowl
Idle Speed Screw
Lean Fuel Mixture
Fuel Injectors
Intake Manifold
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