auto parts
Mechanic's shop inventory
Auto parts are the individual components that make up a motor vehicle—engines, transmissions, brakes, filters, belts, and the like.
The term usually refers to replacement or repair components rather than parts in an assembled vehicle: I need to stop by the auto parts store.
Also styled as one word: autoparts.
Force-transferring engine cylinders
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
- valveFluid flow controller
carburetor · block · head gasket · oil pan · manifold · intake · combustion · fuel injector
Portable electricity storage
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- starterInitiator of action
- wiring harnessBundled electrical conductors assembly
- fuseProtective melting wire
relay · solenoid · ignition coil · sensor · headlight · taillight · circuit · switch
Sound-dampening exhaust component
- catalytic converterExhaust detoxification unit
- exhaust manifoldEngine's waste gas collector
- tailpipeVehicle's emission outlet
- oxygen sensorExhaust gas analyzer
exhaust pipe · resonator · headers · downpipe · heat shield
Protective furniture fabric layers
- steering wheel coverProtective sheath for driving control
- air freshenersScent-releasing odor eliminators
- roof rackCar-mounted load platform
- cargo linerShip for transporting goods
sunshade · car cover · license plate frame · hubcaps · fender flares · running boards · tow hitch · bike rack
Enclosed system of cogs
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- torque converterFluid coupling with multiplication
- shift leverTransmission position selector
- synchromeshGear-matching transmission mechanism
differential · flywheel · overdrive · propeller shaft · universal joint · CVT · manual · automatic
Heat transfer device
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- water pumpDevice circulating liquid mechanically
- cooling fanRotating air-mover
radiator hose · heater core · overflow tank · radiator cap · temperature sensor · intercooler · oil cooler
Vehicle's protective edge
- fenderProtective wheel housing
- hoodAttached head covering
- door panelFramed section of door
- quarter panelCar body over wheel
grille · mirror · windshield · side window · rear window · door handle · trim · rocker panel
Friction material for stopping
- rotorsSpinning airfoil assemblies
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- brake linesTubes carrying stopping fluid
- master cylinderHydraulic brake pressure generator
brake fluid · drum brakes · brake shoes · parking brake · brake booster · brake disc · brake hose · anti-lock brakes
Surprises or disturbs greatly
- strutsWalks with swagger
- control armSuspension pivot component
- ball jointRotational pivot mechanism
- tie rodLateral steering linkage bar
sway bar · coil spring · leaf spring · bushing · steering rack · power steering pump · steering column · wheel bearing
pistons
Force-transferring engine cylinders
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
valve · carburetor · block · head gasket · oil pan · manifold · intake · combustion · fuel injector · timing belt
battery
Portable electricity storage
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- starterInitiator of action
- wiring harnessBundled electrical conductors assembly
fuse · relay · solenoid · ignition coil · sensor · headlight · taillight · circuit · switch · connector
muffler
Sound-dampening exhaust component
- catalytic converterExhaust detoxification unit
- exhaust manifoldEngine's waste gas collector
- tailpipeVehicle's emission outlet
oxygen sensor · exhaust pipe · resonator · headers · downpipe · heat shield
seat covers
Protective furniture fabric layers
- steering wheel coverProtective sheath for driving control
- air freshenersScent-releasing odor eliminators
- roof rackCar-mounted load platform
cargo liner · sunshade · car cover · license plate frame · hubcaps · fender flares · running boards · tow hitch · bike rack · body kit
gearbox
Enclosed system of cogs
- clutchMechanism linking engine to gearbox
- torque converterFluid coupling with multiplication
- shift leverTransmission position selector
synchromesh · differential · flywheel · overdrive · propeller shaft · universal joint · CVT · manual · automatic · sequential
radiator
Heat transfer device
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- water pumpDevice circulating liquid mechanically
cooling fan · radiator hose · heater core · overflow tank · radiator cap · temperature sensor · intercooler · oil cooler
bumper
Vehicle's protective edge
- fenderProtective wheel housing
- hoodAttached head covering
- door panelFramed section of door
quarter panel · grille · mirror · windshield · side window · rear window · door handle · trim · rocker panel · trunk lid
brake pads
Friction material for stopping
- rotorsSpinning airfoil assemblies
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- brake linesTubes carrying stopping fluid
master cylinder · brake fluid · drum brakes · brake shoes · parking brake · brake booster · brake disc · brake hose · anti-lock brakes
shocks
Surprises or disturbs greatly
- strutsWalks with swagger
- control armSuspension pivot component
- ball jointRotational pivot mechanism
tie rod · sway bar · coil spring · leaf spring · bushing · steering rack · power steering pump · steering column · wheel bearing · knuckle
- scrapyardjunkyard, scrapyard, scrap yard, salvage yard, wrecking yard
- scrap recyclingscrap, scrap yard, scrap yards, scrapyard, scrapyards
- automotivecars, car, trucks, truck, buses
- manufactured goodsautomobiles, appliances, cars, trucks, machinery
- automotive industriesautomakers, tire industry, dealerships, assembly plants, car design
- auto servicesmechanic shop, garage, service station, gas station, body shop
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