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Transmission Fluid
Transmission fluid is a super thin oil that provides the hydraulic power in automatic transmissions.
created: May 13, 2010 - last edited: May 13, 2010 - category: Transmission and ClutchTransmission Input Shaft
The transmission input shaft is the shaft that leads into the transmission gearbox. The input shaft is connected to the crankshaft by the clutch in manual transmissions or torque converter in automati
created: May 13, 2010 - last edited: Jan 22, 2011 - category: Transmission and ClutchTransmission Output Shaft
The transmission output shaft is the shaft leading out of the transmission. It delivers engine power to the driveshaft after a specific gear has been selected.
created: May 13, 2010 - last edited: Jan 22, 2011 - category: Transmission and ClutchTransmission slipping
The transmission slipping refers to a situation where a gear becomes disengaged when it is not supposed to. The result will be a loss of acceleration or speed as the engine is no longer driving the wh
created: Jun 7, 2008 - last edited: Nov 13, 2010 - category: Transmission and ClutchTread
The tread is the part of the tire that makes contact with the road. It is formed in various shapes to provide traction in various road conditions.
created: May 11, 2010 - last edited: May 11, 2010 - category: Wheels and TiresTread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are raised hard rubber bars inside tire treads that are used to signify when the tread has worn down to 1/16 of an inch.
created: May 13, 2010 - last edited: Jan 22, 2011 - category: Wheels and TiresTrim
Trim refers to metal or plastic additions to a car that function as decorations. It also refers to the interior parts of the car such as the upholstery, door linings, and roof.
created: May 13, 2010 - last edited: May 13, 2010 - category: Interior and AccessoriesTrip Odometer
The trip odometer is a smaller version of the odometer that can be reset. This is used to measure the distance traveled for a given period.
created: May 10, 2010 - last edited: May 10, 2010 - category: Gauges and SensorsTrunk
A trunk is a large storage compartment found in most automobiles. It is generally found in the rear of the vehicle, but some cars have it under the hood. The trunk can contain sub-compartments for
created: Mar 5, 2009 - last edited: Mar 5, 2009 - category: Interior and AccessoriesTurn Signal
A turn signal is a light that indicates the direction an automobile will be turning. These lights are located on the front and rear of vehicles. While usually the light is orange, there are turn sig
created: Mar 5, 2009 - last edited: Mar 5, 2009 - category: Lights
