Car Terms Every Car Nerd NEEDS to Know

Have you ever watched a car video and been confused by complicated car terminology? Well this is the video for you. We’re covering everything from unibodies to torsion beams, brake horsepower to transaxles, rod knock to blinker fluid and everything in between!


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[TheDarknessConsumesMe]

Should've included "turn signals" or "indicators"

BMW drivers could benefit greatly from knowing what it is

[dreadus]

haha blinker fluid, who the hell falls for that one? Now excuse me please, I gotta go change my muffler bearings.

[silo]

“I reached top speed so I hit the brake to add some brake horsepower, I only slowed down tho” * scratches head *

[zacuery]

The reloading when he stabilizes his glasses is GOLD

[ccol]

My car teaches me car terms (kinda)! It illuminates “ABS” at times, reminding me to do Abs at the gym for that day. It is VERY helpful!

[ctrl]

i’m so happy someone finally explained the difference between AWD and 4x4

[TheRealMrJester]

I love the sound a blow off valve makes. Idk why the pressure let out sounds nice with a good exhaust and snail spinning up. All the sounds together is just perfect

[michaelluciano]

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard and they’re like “‘ yeah bro it’s a head gasket issue “

[Rkhunja]

“ public notice”

You can only change blinker fluid using a left hand screwdriver

[Green__Man]

1:55 I'd just like to thank the absolute Chad editor/s for their sound effect finesse in every video

[elasticpepper]

Finally, I'll be able to know what Blinker Fluid means.

[johnmurraycompton]

Might be cool to explore terms from specific car cultures ie: Tuner terms, Lowrider terms, Offroad terms, etc. Each one could be it's own episode.

[AlbinoFuzWolf]

As a subaru owner I'm a little sad you didn't cover "milkshake"

the mixing of oil and coolant when the headgasket starts to go

[hunterthurgood]

i started dying what he said blinking fluid and "Dirty Dirk's Blinker Drink" sent me over the edge i cant lmao.

[catchemupkyle]

“FR is front engine rear wheel drive, RR is rear engine rear wheel drive as well as the sound a seal makes” that caught me so off guard I’m dying

[Parluxgrounds]

"I got a guy" Is a term when you do a cat delete and can pass smog

[clayboy_]

I’ve been using their blinker fluid for years, incredible product.

[aarontalks]

Me in a non emissions state: “pass smog?” *laughs maniacally*

[elliotthedragon]

You guys are single handedly bringing this community tighter together. Thank you for all the wonderful history and inspiration

[omerozturk]

Non-car people: "So thats what blinker fluid is"