• Aftermarket: These are parts that aren’t made by the original manufacturer. High-quality aftermarket parts can often match or even surpass the performance of the original equipment.
• Hesitation: This term describes the delay or sluggish response you experience when accelerating your vehicle.
• Pull: If your car pulls to one side during a straight drive, it’s likely a sign that you need a wheel alignment. Pulling happens when your steering wheel turns itself to the left or right without any input from you.
• OEM: OEM parts are made by the original equipment manufacturer. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer.
• Oversquare: An oversquare engine has cylinders with a larger bore diameter compared to their stroke length.
• Kickdown: This happens when your automatic transmission shifts gears abruptly as you press the gas pedal.
• Grease Monkey: A playful nickname for mechanics, originating from their hands-on work with grease and oil.
• ASE: ASE refers to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, which provides certification to professionals in the automotive service field.
• LOF: Short for "Lube, Oil, Filter." LOFR expands to "Lube, Oil, Filter, Rotation."
• TPMS: TPMS stands for Tire Pressure Monitoring System, which alerts you when your tires are underinflated.
• Play: Excessive "play" in components like suspension or steering systems means there's unnecessary movement where there shouldn't be. For instance, if your steering wheel moves slightly before the wheels respond, that indicates play.

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