Techincal Car Terms

Car Dictionary

List of techincal words and terms that your mechanic would usually mention.

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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLs)

Lights that automatically turn on when the vehicle is started.

DETONATION

Rapid, uncontrolled fuel combustion in the combustion chamber, which can cause severe engine damage.

DRIVETRAIN

The components that are responsible for transferring power to the drive wheels of your vehicle. Some of the major components in the drive train include: transmission, differentials, transfer case, drive shafts and half shafts wheel bearings, and universal joints.

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