Simplified Automotive Terms for Ladies
Automotive Terms Definitions
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We are providing these pages of automotive terms to assist those donating or recycling cars or other vehicles.
Terms beginning with the Letter E
- Electrolysis
- A chemical process for developing electricity; decomposition of a substance by passing of an electric current through an electrolyte.
- Engine Block
- The large part of the engine that houses the cylinders and water jacket; a metallic casing with a bore for each piston.
- Engine Control Module
- Electronic controller; computer that controls the engine operation only.
- Evaporator
- Heat exchanger that transfers heat from the passenger compartment to the A/C refrigerant.
- Exhaust
- The expulsion of waste gasses after combustion.
- Exhaust Gas
- Recirculation Valve Valve that allows a metered amount of exhaust into the intake to reduce combustion temperature. Lowers nitrous oxide levels.
- Exhaust Manifold
- A steel or cast series of channels that collect exhaust from the cylinders and direct it to the exhaust system.
- Expansion Valve
- Variable orifice that forces refrigerant to expand and take on heat. This makes the refrigerant very cold.
- Extras
- Accessories that may be fitted by the manufacturer, dealer or owner.
