What is FWD?

Front-wheel drive (FWD). A front-wheel drive vehicle sends its power to the front wheels of the car.

What is Gas Grade?

This is a general term that refers to a gasoline’s general quality – for instance, its octane rating and package of additives. The two common terms for gas grades are “regular” for low-grade gas, and “premium” for high-grade gas.

What is Gasket?

A gasket is a piece of material that seals two parts together. The gasket prevents air or fluids from leaking between the parts.

What is Gauge?

A gauge is a type of instrument that measures or displays levels of a certain system. For instance, the gas gauge in your car measures the fuel level, while the temperature gauge measures the engine temperature.

What is Filler?

Filler, also referred to as Bondo, is a plastic material used to repair minor accident and rust damage. Filler begins as a paste, but hardens to a solid consistency in minutes.

What is Flushing?

Flushing is a means of entirely replacing the fluid in a given system. For instance, when a technician flushes a cooling system, all the old coolant is removed and completely replaced with new.

What is Flywheel?

The flywheel helps an engine run smoothly. It also has teeth on its outside edge that engage with the starter motor to help start the engine.

What is Fuel Filter?

A car’s fuel filter removes debris and contaminants from fuel before it reaches the carburetor or fuel injection system.

What is Engine Temperature Sender?

The engine temperature sender measures the temperature of the engine’s coolant. It sends this information to many places – the engine computer, the radiator fan, the engine temperature warning light, or engine temperature gauge.

What is EPA?

An acronym for the Environmental Protection Agency, the federal government agency that establishes regulations and oversees the enforcement of laws related to the environment. Included in these laws are regulations on the amount and content of automotive emissions.

What is Exhaust Hanger?

Exhaust hangers keep the exhaust system in place, while also preventing excess vibration and noise from reaching the passengers.

What is Exhaust system?

The exhaust system carries exhaust away from the engine and away from the car. The exhaust system includes the exhaust manifold, the oxygen sensor, the catalytic converter, the muffler, and the tailpipe.

What is Fan Belt?

Also called a drive belt or serpentine belt. Fan belts are used to drive the engine’s accessories, such as the alternator, power steering pump, or air conditioning compressor. A serpentine belt is a wide single drive belt that drives all

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What is Fan Clutch?

The heat-operated, viscous-fluid clutch that controls whether or not an engine fan rotates to help cool an engine.

What is Emergency Brake?

Also called the parking brake. The emergency brake is used when a car’s main braking system experiences a complete failure.