Crossword Puzzle: February 2010 -

Crossword Puzzle: February 2010

Across
1. Certain engine seals
5. Air intake on engine hood
8. New-car-deal factor, frequently
9. Flexible driveshaft components (1,6)
10. Key-activated engine adjunct
11. Brake booster, in other words
12. Wiper- and HVAC-system components
14. Structures in non-unibody cars
17. Retread synonym
19. With 20-Down, windshield crack-repair substance
22. Rust, in other words
23. Unexpected engine stoppage
24. Tire-tread slits
25. Obligatory body-shop tools

Down
1. Auto-belt and hose brand since 1917
2. A leak-preventing substance
3. CD-player button
4. Bore equals stroke, a.k.a. ____ engine
5. Corporate name on NASCAR vehicle
6. Car-registration name
7. Engine-cylinder fillers
12. Rear-view appendages
13. Service-technicians’ tasks
15. Odometer reading
16. Auto-body sections
18. Install a wiring terminal, in a way
20. See 19-Across clue
21. Car-battery compartments

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