Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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AuralOf or relating to the ear or to the sense of hearing - aural diagnostics mean listening for faults such as a bearing noise or a misfire | |
Auto-boxSee Automatic Transmission | |
Automatic AdjustersBrake components that automatically take up wear to keep brake shoes or pads close to the drum or rotor. | |
Automatic ChokeA carburettor component using a bimetallic strip that operates at low engine temperatures to improve cold start and idle performance. Operates independently of the driver. | |
Automatic TransmissionA vehicle gearbox with automatic gear shifts based on engine speed and load conditions. Does not require individual gear shifts by the driver. | |
Auxiliary Air FlowUsed to describe a flow of air that bypasses the normal route. It is used to control idle speed or idle mixture. | |
Auxiliary Air ValveA valve used to control auxiliary air flow. | |
Auxiliary ComponentsComponents that are outside a specific system. For example, when working on the engine, an alternator would be described as auxiliary. | |
Auxiliary LightsExtra, non-essential lights such as front spotlights or driving lights. | |
Auxiliary shaftsShafts that are used on some engines for balance or to drive other components. | |