Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Drive PlateA plate that takes the place of the flywheel on an engine such as to transfer drive to a torque converter. | |
Drive PulleysPulleys that transfer drive from one shaft to another. | |
Drive RatiosRatio between gears. For example 2:1 or 1.3:1. | |
Drive ShaftsOpen shafts carrying the drive from the final drive to the driven wheels. | |
DrivelineTransmission components in the line between the engine and wheels. | |
Driven PlaneThe plane (like a flat sheet) through which the drive operates. | |
Driven PlateThe clutch disc that is driven by the pressure plate. | |
DriveshaftsOpen shafts carrying the drive from the final drive to the driven wheels. | |
Driving BeamThe upper of the two headlamp beams. Also main beam and upper beam. | |