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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Thermostat
Radiator Cap
Radiator
Thermostatic Switch
Stop-leak
Flushing Tee
You'll need one of these if you're flushing your cooling system. The flushing Tee is a device with three hose necks in the shape of the letter 'T' used to flush the cooling system.
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Thermostat
Radiator Cap
Radiator
Thermostatic Switch
Stop-leak
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