Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Drain TubeA tube used to, for example, remove moisture from an air conditioning evaporator. | |
DrierA chemical which, when added to an enamel, paint, varnish, or oil, hastens the drying or hardening of the film through evaporation. | |
Drive AxleAn axle that transmits a drive to the wheels. Also known as a live axle. | |
Drive BeltTraditionally called the fan belt. A Vee or multi-vee belt to take drive from the engine to auxiliary components such as an alternator or water pump. | |
Drive FlangeA flange that is used to transmit drive from one component to another. The flange on the end of a propshaft is a good example. | |
Drive GearA toothed wheel to pass drive to another toothed wheel. | |
Drive JointsGeneral term used to describe any joint in a drive system such as a CV or universal joint. | |
Drive LineRotary shafts carrying drive to the wheels. | |
Drive MotorA motor that supplies a driving force. Term usually refers to an electric motor. | |
Drive PinionA small gear that drives another gear. | |