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Fuel Tank
A fuel tank, also called a gas tank, is a container in which the gasoline or other fuel is held.
Fuel Tank Float
The fuel tank float, or simply float, is the device that measures the level of fuel. It is a buoy like device that is attached to a lever. as the fuel level rises, the lever is raised. The lever adjus
Gas Cap
A gas cap is a cap that covers the access to the gas tank. Gas caps come in many forms such as key locked, lever locked, and electronic locked. Some gas caps are accessible by simply opening the doo
Gasket
A gasket is a piece of metal, paper, or rubber that seals the space between two parts to prevent leakage of liquids and gases.
Gear Selector
The gear selector is a lever located on the steering column or between the seats that the driver uses to select gears for an automatic transmission. The options include, but are not limited to: drive,
Gearshift
The gearshift, also called a stickshift, is a stick that allows the driver to change gears in a manual transmission. The stick typically contains a knob, called a gear knob, with an inscription of the
Head Gasket
The head gasket is the seal between the cylinder head and the engine block. This seal keeps coolant and oil out of the combustion chamber. It ensures maximum compression and is a crucial component of
Heater Core
The heater core is the device used to transfer engine heat to the interior of the car through the heater vents. As the engine runs, the coolant and water that circulates through heats up. The liquid i
High Beams
High beams, also called brights, are headlights placed at a higher angle to increase the range and apparent brightness of the light.
Horn Relay
The horn relay is a device that connects the horn to the battery. When the horn button is pressed, the circuit is closed and current flows from the battery to the horn. The use of a relay avoids a dro