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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Alternator

A belt-driven, saucer-sized device which uses the engine's power to generate electrical energy.



See Also:
Engine Computer
Distributor Cap
Battery Terminals
Resistor
Spark Plug Gap
Ignition Coil
Generator
Open Circuit

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