Engine oil:
A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.

Oil filter:
A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.

Body:
The outer panels that shroud the mechanical and electrical workings of a vehicle.

Brake system:
A vehicle's stopping mechanism comprised of a pedal connected to a hydraulic master cylinder that can actuate clamping and/or expanding devices at all four wheels that slow or stop a vehicle's rolling motion. Components in a basic brake system are the master cylinder, calipers and/or wheel cylinders, linings or pads or shoes, rotors and/or drums.

Chassis:
The frame of a vehicle to which the body attaches.

Coolant:
Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.

Engine:
A machine that burns fuel and converts the resulting heat into mechanical energy.

Engine oil:
A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.

Oil filter:
A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.

Parking brake cable guides:
Lubricated guides used in routing the parking brake cable between the control handle/pedal and brakes.

Shift linkage:
Any collection of mechanical connections between a vehicle's operating control(s) and its transmission.

Throttle system:
The components used to control the volume of air to the engine.

Wheels & tires:
A circular frame of hard material that may be solid or partly solid, is capable of turning on an axle, and holds the rubber cushion that contains compressed air.

Windshield washer:
A small pump and reservoir that can direct a jet of cleaning solution at the windshield or back glass.