# Glossary/List of Automotive Terms

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**Created:** [July 1, 2010, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glossary-list-of-automotive-terms/51147 "2010-07-01T16:51:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![DesertSurfer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@DesertSurfer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesertSurfer)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2010, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glossary-list-of-automotive-terms/51147/1 "2010-07-01T16:51:37Z")

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Hi-  
  
 I’m wondering if there is a website that has a glossary of common automotive/vehicle terms and definitions. I don’t know much about car and truck repair, but would like to learn. Thanks.

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**Author:** ![DfromSD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dfromsd/32/1669_2.png) [@DfromSD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DfromSD)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2010, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glossary-list-of-automotive-terms/51147/2 "2010-07-01T17:24:48Z")

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Try this: [http://www.motorera.com/dictionary/index.htm](http://www.motorera.com/dictionary/index.htm)

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2010, 6:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glossary-list-of-automotive-terms/51147/3 "2010-07-01T18:36:59Z")

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The best way to learn is by enrolling in a program at a local community college.

The second best way to learn is to read, read, read, and do, do, do.

Here’s some suggested reading material. You can order them Their current revisions) through the local booskstore.

Auto Fundamentals  
By Stockel, Stockel and Johanson  
Published by Goodheart - Wilcox  
ISBN 1-56637-138-4

Automotive Engines  
By Crouse and Anglin  
Published by MacMillan/McGraw Hill, (800) 338-3987  
ISBN 0-02-801099-X

Complete Engine Performance and Diagnostics  
By Robert Scharff & Editors of Motor Service  
Published by Delmar Publishing / Thompson learning, (800) 477-3682  
ISBN 0-8273-3579-2

Automotive Chassis Systems  
By Thomas W. Birch  
Published by Delmar Publishing / Thompson Learning, (800) 477-3682  
ISBN 0-7668-0001-6

Fuel Systems and Emission Controls  
Published by Chek-Chart Publication, (408) 739-2435  
ISBN 9-781579-322496

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**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2010, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glossary-list-of-automotive-terms/51147/4 "2010-07-01T18:39:07Z")

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[carbibles.com](http://carbibles.com) is a great resource.

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**Author:** ![DesertSurfer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@DesertSurfer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DesertSurfer)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/glossary-list-of-automotive-terms/51147/5 "2010-07-02T17:03:13Z")

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Thanks very much everyone. I really appreciate it, especially the online resources!