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- 2. Control These systems will moderate a car’s throttle to maintain a chosen speed. See: Intelligent Cruise Control.
- 3. The moment when the tyres lose grip on bitumen and slides across a body of water. Can happen on shallow puddles just as readily as deep potholes.
- 6. Brake System (ABS) When applying the brake, engages and disengages the break rapidly to slow the vehicle faster and without sliding.
- 8. An older technology. A carburetor mixes fuel and air in a ratio set for combustion. See: Fuel Injectors
- 10. Conditioning Usually refers to the system that produces cool or cold air for the cabin, not specific to a set temperature. See: Climate Control.
- 11. Parts Any part that isn’t identified by the manufacturer as an original component. This can be an upgrade or a cheaper replacement part for repairs.
- 14. Wheel Drive All wheels are powered by the engine at the same time. This label is generally reserved for bigger, off road vehicles.
- 15. Belt Sitting at the front of the engine behind the radiator, this powers the cooling fan. This is a consumable part, expect to replace at least once
- 16. Zone Parts of the car intended to bend and reduce the impact of collisions. Designed to protect the inner cage of the cabin and passengers within.
- 17. Fee Service Usually associated with buying a new car from a dealer, this means that a prescribed number of services are capped at a certain fee.
- 18. The strong metal frame to which the rest of the car is attached. Often thick and expensive to repair safely. Twisting this in an accident is a common reason for writing-off a car.
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- 1. Brake Assist An electronic system to maximise braking power during an emergency.
- 3. Uses the engine’s mechanical energy converted to electrical energy, powering your car’s electrics and recharging your battery as you drive.
- 4. Wheel Drive Describes when a car’s engine drives all four wheels. Normally associated with on-road focused cars. See: Four Wheel Drive.
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- 7. Fluid A liquid that resists compression, allowing foot pressure on the brake pedal to communicate pressure onto the brake pads.
- 9. Converter Part of the exhaust system of your vehicle, these reduce the emission of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. It is a legal requirement to have one fitted to your vehicle in Australia.
- 12. Wheel Drive The most common format for cars. The front wheels handle the power and steering.
- 13. Pedal To the left of the pedals in the footwell of the driver seat. Recommended to rest your foot there rather than on the clutch pedal in a manual during normal driving.
- 17. Injectors The evolution of carburetors, these mix air and fuel into the engine at rates subject to engine temperature, engine demand and other variables. Often monitored by the car’s computer.