The Vanagon Dictionary

Pre-shaped carpet set with underlay

• interior
• upholstery

A structural component that supports the engine

• engine
• carrier
• bar

Volkswagen's connectivity and telematics system

• connectivity
• system

Model variant of the Vanagon or T25 vehicle

• vanagon
• model

A component that supports the brake caliper and rotor

• brakes

Supplier of high-performance dual carburetors for Volkswagen engines.

• carburetor
• performance

A cargo-area step standard on Ambulance vehicles

• ambulance
• step
• cargo

Area located behind the front seat area of a Bus

• bus
• interior

A vehicle in poor condition, only useful for salvaging parts.

• vehicle
• condition
• parts

Universal cover for all Vanagon models, including high roof and campers

• vanagon
• cover
• accessories

Colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion, posing health risks to humans.

• emissions
• pollution

Pin that releases the check strap on cargo doors

• doors
• cargo

Colorless, odorless gas produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, contributing to climate change.

• emissions
• pollution

A seven-passenger version with a lower stance and additional features like body cladding and power windows.

• vanagon
• variant

Device used to measure exhaust gas content, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and hydrocarbons.

• emissions
• testing

(Technischer Überwachungs Verein) An agency of the German Federal Government. sort of a combination of DOT and EPA , as well as being responsible for inspecting cars every few years. They very thoroughly checks the car's safety features (breaks, body rust, steering). Older cars often fail, so they head for Eastern Europe, while Germany is left with only spic-and-span cars. Some people believe there is a collusion with car manufacturers to increase turnover.

Device for carrying bicycles on a vehicle

• bicycles
• accessories

Hose carrying fuel in a vehicle

• fuel
• hose

Flexible tubes that carry air for painting

• air
• hose
• equipment

A flexible hose that carries brake fluid

• brakes
• vanagon
• t25

Cables that carry the ignition signal to the spark plugs

• ignition
• cables

a device that helps start a cold engine

• choke
• carburetor

Device measuring carbon monoxide levels in exhaust gases

• emission
• testing

Carbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines

• emissions
• combustion