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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2005A6 3.2 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONIDENTIFICATIONEURO ENGLISH-TO-U.S. TRANSLATIONSINTRODUCTION
2005 Audi A6 3.2 T
Euro English-To-U.S. Translations: Introduction
2005 Audi A6 3.2 TSECTION Introduction
This article is provided to help users with OEM terminology based on European English standards. These are terms commonly found in repair information
EURO ENGLISH-TO-AMERICAN TRANSLATIONS
| European English Term | U.S. Term |
|---|---|
| Aerial | Antenna |
| Aluminium | Aluminum |
| Anticlockwise | Counterclockwise |
| Armour | Armor |
| Atomise | Atomize |
| Authorise | Authorize |
| Backlight | Rear Window |
| Big-end Bearing | Rod Bearing |
| Bonnet | Hood |
| Boot | Trunk |
| Box Spanner | Tube Wrench |
| Bulkhead | Firewall |
| Bush | Bushing |
| Centralise | Center |
| Centralised | Centered |
| Centre | Center |
| Centreline | Centerline |
| Centring | Centering |
| Circlip | Snap-ring |
| Collet | Keeper |
| Colour | Color |
| Crownwheel | Ring Gear |
| Damper | Shock Absorber |
| Decarbonise | Decarbonize |
| Distance Piece | Spacer |
| Drop Arm | Pitman Arm |
| Drop Head | Convertible |
| Earth | Ground |
| Emphasise | Emphasize |
| Equivalant | Equivelent |
| Estate Car | Station Wagon |
| Facia, Fascia | Dashboard |
| Fibre | Fiber |
| Fit | Install |
| Fitment | Installation |
| Fitted | Installed |
| Flyhead | Connector |
| Gasolene | Gasoline |
| Gearbox | Transmission |
| Gearchange | Gearshift |
| Gearlever | Shift Lever |
| Gearstick | Shift Lever |
| Grammes | Grams |
| Grub Screw | Setscrew, Allen Screw |
| Gudgeon Pin | Piston Pin |
| Handbrake | Parking Brake |
| Hood | Roof (Convertible) |
| Immobilise | Immobilize |
| Indicator | Turn Signal |
| Initialise | Initialize |
| Inlet | Intake |
| Kerbside | Curbside |
| Lamp | Light |
| Layshaft | Countershaft (Transmission) |
| Levering | Prying |
| Litre | Liter |
| Manoeuvre | Maneuver |
| Methylated Spirit | Denatured Alcohol |
| Millemetre | Millimeter |
| Minimise | Minimize |
| Moulding | Molding |
| Neighbour | Neighbor |
| Odour | Odor |
| Offer Up | Position |
| Open-ended Spanner | Crescent Wrench, Open-end Wrench |
| Paintwork | Paint |
| Petrol | Gasoline, Gas |
| Pressurise | Pressurize |
| Prise | Pry |
| Programme | Program |
| Quarterlight | Quarter Window |
| Refit | Reinstall |
| Refitment | Installation |
| Renewal | Replacement |
| Ring Spanner | Box-end Wrench |
| Roadwheel Trim | Wheelcover |
| Rocker Cover | Valve Cover |
| Saloon | Sedan |
| Scrivet | Screw Rivet |
| Selector Fork | Shift Fork |
| Selector Rod | Shift Rod |
| Servo Unit | Power Brake Booster |
| Shocker | Shock Absorber |
| Silencer | Muffler |
| Sill Panel | Rocker Panel |
| Small (Little) End Bearing | Piston Pin or Wrist Pin Bearing/Bushing |
| Spanner | Wrench |
| Specialise | Specialize |
| Spilt | Spilled |
| Split Pin | Cotter Pin |
| Squab | Backrest, Cushion |
| Sulphuric | Sulfuric |
| Sump | Oil Pan |
| Swar | Meatl Filings or Chips |
| T4 | Land Rover's TestBook/T4 |
| Tappet | Valve Lifter |
| Tickover | Idle |
| Trackrod | Tie Rod |
| Transmission | Whole Driveline |
| Tyre | Tire |
| Underbonnet | Underhood |
| Utilise | Utilize |
| Vapour | Vapor |
| Wheelarch | Wheel Well or Opening |
| Windscreen | Windshield |
| Wing | Fender |
| Wishbone | A-arm (Suspension) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.