Auto parts Auto parts On an internal combustion engine, an air cleaner is a device that blocks dirt and debris from entering the induction system, where it might cause internal damage. ...more on Wikipedia about "Air cleaner"
An Aspin valve consists of a cone-shaped metal part fitted to the cylinder head. Aspin valves were first patented by Frank Metcalf Aspin in 1937 although the idea was probably devised before this time. It has a large opening in one side which reveals the gases in its internal combustion chamber to the spark plug, inlet port and outlet port accordingly. It is attached to the engine via a shaft at its top, allowing it to rotate horizontally above the cylinder. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aspin Valve"
Auto parts are components of automobiles. They include: ...more on Wikipedia about "Auto part"
In 1903, United States Patent No. 745,157 was issued to Clyde J. Coleman of New York City for an electric automobile self-starter. He had invented the first self-starter in 1899, but the invention was impractical. ...more on Wikipedia about "Automobile self starter"
The bench seat--as well as some other older car features--are celebrated in the song Stickshifts and Safety Belts by Cake (band). The bench seat, steering column mounted shifter, and lack of seat belts are praised, as this allows a loved one to sit in contact with the driver. However, most modern bench seats do provide seat belts for all occupants. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bench seat"
A boost gauge is a dashboard mounted instrument that indicates turbocharger or supercharger boost pressure in an internal combustion engine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Boost gauge"
A brake is a device for slowing or stopping the motion of a machine, and to keep it from starting to move. The kinetic energy lost by the moving part is usually translated to heat by friction. Alternatively, in regenerative braking, the energy is recovered and stored in a flywheel, capacitor or other device for later use. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brake"
A bumper is a part of a car designed to allow one vehicle to push another and to withstand the impact from collisions. Brush guards, push bars, etc. were added "after-market" to bumpers of automobiles, pickups, trucks, and utility vehicles since at least the 1920s to provide additional protection to the vehicle. And while bumpers were originally made of heavy steel in later years they have been constructed of rubber, plastic, or painted light metal leaving them susceptible to damage from even minimal contact. For the most part, these vehicles cannot push, or be pushed by, another vehicle. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bumper"
A buzzer or a beeper is a signalling device, usually electronic, typically used in automobiles, household appliances such as a microwave oven, or game shows. ...more on Wikipedia about "Buzzer"
A car alarm is a device installed in a car in an attempt to discourage theft of that car. Most alarms work by making a loud sound. Other alarms disable the ignition of the car, or send a signal to the owner (by way of a beeper) that his or her car is being disturbed. ...more on Wikipedia about "Car alarm"
Most car batteries are lead-acid batteries. Car batteries are sometimes referred to as 12-volt batteries. This is inaccurate as other battery types can produce 12-volts, though they are the most common. The lead acid battery is made up of plates, lead, and lead oxide (various other elements are used to change density, hardness, porosity, etc.) with a 35% sulfuric acid and 65% water solution. This solution is called electrolyte which causes a chemical reaction that releases electrons, allowing them to flow through conductors thus producing electricity. When you test a battery with a hydrometer you are measuring the amount of sulfuric acid in the electrolyte. If your reading is low, that means the chemistry that makes electrons is lacking, which means the sulfur is stuck to the battery plates. When you recharge the battery, the sulfur returns to the electrolyte. ...more on Wikipedia about "Car battery"
A Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (usually seen abbreviated as CHMSL) is a third stop lamp, or brake light, mounted on the rear of a vehicle. It is usually placed above the rear window, or is affixed inside the window and projects through it. In some creative arrangements, the CHMSL is integrated into a spoiler. A CHMSL is usually thought of as a car safety feature. ...more on Wikipedia about "Center high-mounted stop lamp"
:For other meanings of the word clutch, see clutch (disambiguation). ...more on Wikipedia about "Clutch"
A dashboard or dash board in an automobile is a panel located under the windscreen and containing indicators and dials such as the tachometer/ speedometer and odometer. One of the safety enhancements of the 1970s was the widespread adoption of padded dashboards. In the 1990s, driver's side airbags became mandatory and passenger-side airbags became widespread. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dashboard" Things Go Better with http://www.shortopedia.com.
A distance sensor is a auto's electromechanical device, that translate each rotation of the transimission into a several electronics pulses. This rotations (and then the pulses) are directly proportional to the distance traveled. ...more on Wikipedia about "Distance sensor"
A drive wheel is a wheel in an automotive vehicle that receives power from the powertrain, and provides the final driving force for a vehicle. A two wheel drive vehicle has two driven wheels, and a four wheel drive has four. ...more on Wikipedia about "Drive wheel"
An exhaust pipe is usually a pipe used to guide waste exhaust gases away from a controlled combustion inside an engine or stove. ...more on Wikipedia about "Exhaust pipe"
The exhaust system refers to the mechanism which conveys the burnt gases from an internal combustion engine and typically includes a collection of pipes. In the most basic sense, the exhaust system just vents waste gases from the engine. Depending on the overall system design, the exhaust gas may flow through a turbocharger to increase engine power, a catalytic converter to reduce air pollution, and a muffler to reduce noise. ...more on Wikipedia about "Exhaust system"
Fenders skirts are pieces of sheetmetal that cover the upper portions of the rear tires of an automobile. Up to 1996 fender skirts could be found on several GM automobiles such as the Chevrolet Caprice, Oldsmobile 98, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, Buick Roadmaster, Cadillac Deville, and Cadillac Fleetwood. However in 1997, the 98, Caprice, Roadmaster, and Fleetwood were eliminated, soon to be followed by the Achieva and Skylark. Although the Deville survived, it did not emerge unscathed, as the 1997 model of the Deville was stripped of most of its elegant features, including the fender skirts. Currently no GM cars include the once common fender skirts. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fender skirts"
A fluid coupling is a sealed chamber containing two toroids in a bath of hydraulic fluid. The driving toroid, called the impeller or turbine, rotates and the motion of its radial chambers imparts a centripetal motion to the hydraulic fluid. The moving fluid reaches the center of the driven toroid (the pump), where Coriolis force reaction transfers the angular momentum outward, applying a twisting force ( torque) to rotate the pump in the same direction as the turbine. The fluid leaving the outer edges of the pump returns to the turbine, where its cycle begins again. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fluid coupling"
A fuel pump is an essential component on a car or other internal combustion engined device. Fuel has to be pumped from the fuel tank to the engine and delivered under low pressure to the carburetor or under high pressure to the fuel injection system. Some fuel injected engines have two fuel pumps for this purpose: one low pressure/high volume supply pump in the tank and one high pressure/low volume pump on or near the engine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fuel pump"
In automotive engineering, a grille is an opening in the bodywork of a vehicle to allow air to enter. Most vehicles feature a grille at the front of the vehicle to allow air to flow over the radiator and cool the engine compartment. Other common grille locations include below the front bumper, in front of the wheels (to cool the brakes), or on the rear deck lid (in rear engine vehicles). ...more on Wikipedia about "Grille"
A headlight or headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car, with the purpose of illuminating the road ahead during periods of low visibility, such as night or precipitation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Headlight"
The hood or bonnet is the hinged cover over the engine of motor vehicles that allows access to the engine compartment for maintenance and repair. On passenger cars, a hood may be held down by a concealed latch. On race cars, or cars with aftermarket hoods (that do not use the factory latch system) the hood may be held down by hood pins. A hood may contain a hood scoop. Hood are typically made out of steel, although aftermarket manufacturers may manufacture hoods out of aluminium, fibreglass, carbon fibre, or dry carbon ...more on Wikipedia about "Hood (vehicle)"
A hood scoop is an air vent on the hood of an automobile. It may be closed, and thus purely decorative, or serve to enhance performance in several possible ways. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hood scoop" You are visiting www.shortopedia.com
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