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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Spark Advance
Knock Sensor
Ignition Fire
Ignition Coil
Distributor
Spark Plug Gap
Resistance
Oxygen Sensor
Open Circuit
A circuit that is interrupted, such as by an open switch, a bad connection, or an internal break. Generally not a positve thing as far as your vehicle is concerned.
See Also:
Spark Advance
Knock Sensor
Ignition Fire
Ignition Coil
Distributor
Spark Plug Gap
Resistance
Oxygen Sensor
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