A gear selector position in which no gear is engaged, such that there is no transmission of torque between the input and output shafts of the gearbox.[4] The neutral position effectively di […]

The type of adjustment control for the seats: manual, power or power-with-memory.

In a computer-controlled, fuel-injected vehicle, a sensor mounted in the exhaust stream that relays air/fuel ratio information to the fuel control computer that allows the computer to make […]

Calibrated rod used to measure the level of a fluid. On automobiles, dipsticks are commonly used to check the oil level in the engine, transmission and power steering reservoir.

A set of housings that include a vehicles brake lamps, reverse lights and rear turn signal lights.

Natural energy sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar power, wind power, hydrogen and biofuels.

Tire repair equipment that typically consists of an emergency tire sealant and a means of refilling a flat tire.

A permanent designation on a vehicles title, registration or permit documents that indicates that a vehicle has incurred damage the repair of which is not possible or would cost more than t […]

The type of front seating: bucket seats, sport seats, split-bench seats or captains chairs.

A valve that prevents excess pressure from building in the crankcase (which could lead to oil leakage past the seals).

The control of a vehicles power window system by one or more buttons on an electronic key fob or smart key.

Electrical connections of the system that relay the speed of each wheel to a computer that makes adjustments in brake application to prevent wheels from locking up.

A final gear ratio for an automatic transmission that has an output speed greater than its input speed, which increases highway fuel economy.

Typically used in front-wheel drive applications, constant velocity joints are a form of universal joint that smoothes power delivery and allows the wheels to be turned for steering.

An advanced “battery” that uses hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity that powers an electric motor to propel the car. The only exhaust emissions of a hydrogen fuel cell are heat and […]

Ending a vehicle lease before its original term has expired.

A method of valuing insured property that uses the cost of replacing the property at current prices and does not take into consideration the propertys condition or whether it has depreciate […]

An instrument that measures and displays the instantaneous pressure and/or temperature of the oil circulating within a lubrication system, especially engine oil.

A fee the lessee must pay when the allotted miles specified in the lease are exceeded. The fee is customarily $0.12-$0.25/mile in excess of the allotted miles.

The lower interior part of the scuttle, which accommodates the feet of the driver and the front passenger, as well as the foot pedals and often other control features on the driver's side.