Same issue in auto repair. It’d be nice to use port/starboard when referring to stuff in an engine compartment or on a car in general. Is it left as in I’m loo

Same issue in auto repair. It’d be nice to use port/starboard when referring to stuff in an engine compartment or on a car in general. Is it left as in I’m looking at the engine or left as if I was sitting in the car? I think it’s the latter, but I always forget. Can’t use driver’s/passenger’s side for orientation either.