This is a series of rods and/or cables that connect the gearshift lever or gear selector to the transmission.

Timing chains are metal chains that connect an engine’s camshaft to its crankshaft. Timing chains use sprockets that eventually wear out and can cause sloppy timing. When this happens, it is time to replace the sprockets and chain. If a

The steering system allows you to control the direction of your vehicle. Most modern cars have a rack and pinion steering system with a power assist. Components in your steering system include the steering rack, tie rods, tie rod ends,

Struts are part of your vehicle’s suspension. They regulate how much your vehicle moves up and down after going over a bump.

A supercharger is used to increase the volume of air that an engine can take in, resulting in more power. It is run directly off of the engine by a drive belt.

A car’s suspension helps it to handle better, while increasing comfort and isolating passengers from bumps and vibration.

The sway bar is a suspension system component that helps a vehicle to stay flat and not lean excessively when cornering. Also called a stabilizer bar or anti-roll bar.

Synchromesh is a feature that allows you to upshift and downshift a manual transmission without grinding gears. It does this by synchronizing, or evening out, the speed of the engine and the speed of the gear you are selecting. If

An instrument that indicates engine rpm.

The part of an exhaust system where exhaust gasses exit the car body.

An acronym for Torque Converter Clutch. A clutch device found in automatic transaxles or transmissions which creates a fluid coupling between the engine and the final drive output.

The thermostat in your vehicle automatically regulates the coolant flow through the radiator based on temperature

The throttle regulates the amount of air/fuel mixture that is fed to the engine.

Part of the steering system, the tie rod connects the wheels to the rest of the steering system.

Timing belts are rubber belts that connect an engine’s camshaft to its crankshaft. If a timing belt breaks, these two components will go out of synch, causing potentially significant engine damage.

The starting system consists of the starter motor, starter solenoid, battery, ignition switch and ignition key.

The steering lock is a theft prevention device that locks the steering wheel in place when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

A short circuit occurs when there is a break in an electrical circuit and the circuit either finds a new ground or stops working altogether.

A part of your vehicle’s ignition system. The spark plug ignites the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber.

The electrode is the curved piece(s) of metal (ground electrode) that reaches over the center electrode. The spark is created between the electrodes.