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Become an expert on all things motoring! This dictionary of terms and phrases will help you understand exactly what things are, what gets done and why.

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• Differential Fluid

  Differential fluid lubricates the gears in the axles of your car. Your axle can be damaged if your car is leaking differential fluid.

• Exhaust Pipe

  The exhaust pipe expels the vehicle’s exhaust into the atmosphere. It is connected to the muffler and is usually attached by a bracket underneath the rear of the car. Over time the exhaust pipe can corrode and rust out, causing harmful exhaust leaks.

• Flooding the Engine

  Flooding the engine is when too much fuel is let through the choke into the carburettor. This can happen when your car’s choke needs adjusting. Most modern cars use fuel injection to control the fuel/air mix to start the engine, but engine flooding can happen to older cars with carburettors, particularly on cold mornings.

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