Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
engine× 2004
Internal Combustion Engine. Most engines in road going vehicles are 4-cycle internal combustion gasoline engines.
honda× 1360
a Japanese auto and motorcycle maker which produces vehicles for worldwide use, producing models such as the Civic, Accord, Ridgeline, and Odyssey.
electrical× 1299
Concerning the main electrical system of a motor vehicle or internal combustion engine. Consider using [tag:electronics] for radios and other such systems. Use [tag:electric-vehicle] for questions abo…
toyota× 920
a Japanese automaker which produces vehicles for worldwide use, producing models such as the Camry, Tundra, Prius and Corolla.
battery× 823
A rechargeable device most often made of lead plates covered in an electrolyte and protected by a plastic shell which supplies consistent electrical energy to a motor vehicle. Often referred to as an …
starting× 814
Questions regarding problems starting an engine. May be related to the starter system or other problems preventing the engine from running
brakes× 786
typically driven by either pneumatic or hydraulic systems that multiply the force applied by an operator to slow a vehicles rate of speed through the use of friction.
tires× 652
A petroleum based rubber mounted on the wheels of vehicles to provide a higher friction coefficient between a vehicle and a road surface.
fuel-system× 546
Fuel system covers the components of a car responsible for fuel delivery; tanks, pumps, filters, pipes. Questions on carburettors and injection systems have individual tags
oil× 539
should be used for anything related to the use of automotive engine oil, or in reference to other parts of the car that also require lubrication using oil.
vw× 533
a German automaker with worldwide presence, producing vehicles such as the Golf/Rabbit, Jetta, Passat and Eos.
transmission× 506
questions regarding either manual, automatic or CVT transaxles and their component parts.
ac× 484
Questions about Air conditioning systems - other Heating and ventilation questions should use 'hvac'
automatic-transmission× 463
Questions regarding automatic gearboxes, and associated parts such as torque converters
noise× 446
for "What does this sound mean?" questions. Please describe where the noise is coming from, at least generally, and when it occurs, and what sort of sound it is (grating, squeaking, clatter, etc...).
troubleshooting× 439
for questions about determining the nature of a problem and finding possible solutions.
nissan× 439
A multinational automaker headquartered in Japan. Formally marketed as Datsun until approx 1982-1984.
clutch× 399
The clutch disengages the engine from the gearbox in a manual-transmission car, enabling the driver to change gear.
coolant× 391
miscible in water and used to remove heat from the engine. Also see [tag:cooling-system] for related components such as the radiator and water-pump.
cooling-system× 335
System which removes excess heat from liquid cooled internal combustion engine. It also helps maintain the engine temperature at a consistent level. The cooling system encompasses the radiator, water …
manual-transmission× 330
controlled by the operator of the vehicle to select an operator desired gear.
engine-theory× 326
when asking questions about the theory of engines. Do NOT use for practical problems, only theoretical questions
suspension× 314
the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. -Wikipedia
obd-ii× 312
On-Board Diagnostics-II (OBD-II). Questions usually involve scan tools, their use and their compatibility, as well as how to interpret Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
car× 309
a wheeled, self-propelled vehicle. Normally, a car has 4 wheels and is designed for the transport of passengers. Depending upon locale, cars may also be called 'autos.'
mazda× 304
Japanese carmaker known for a variety of small hatchbacks, and the ever-popular mx5/miata sports car
diesel× 283
A type of internal combustion engine where ignition happens when fuel is spray at high pressure into a compressed charge of air, or the relatively heavy fuel oil used in compression-ignition engines.
alternator× 278
An engine accessory which generates alternating current (AC). The electricity is then fed through diodes which converts it from AC to direct current (DC), which is usable by the automobile in general.…
