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Carat
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seven-passenger version with a lower stance and additional features like body cladding and power windows.
- vanagon
- variant
Caravelle
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Model variant of the Vanagon or T25 vehicle
- vanagon
- model
Carbon Dioxide
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Colorless, odorless gas produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, contributing to climate change.
- emissions
- pollution
Carbon Monoxide
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion, posing health risks to humans.
- emissions
- pollution
Cargo Area
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Area located behind the front seat area of a Bus
- bus
- interior
Cat
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Catalytic Converter. a large, usually round cannister in the exhaust system. it helps convert emission gases into more harmless, less noxious vapors.
Catalyst
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that reduces toxic emissions in exhaust gases
- exhaust
- emissions
catch pan
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a container used to catch spills or leaks
- tool
- container
Cavitation erosion
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of corrosion that occurs when coolant bubbles collapse against aluminum surfaces
- corrosion
- pump
CCA
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Cold Cranking Amps. a bogus number printed on the sides of automobile batteries to confuse the buyers. generally, the bigger this number is, the easier the battery will crank your car when everything is frozen. assuming everything is in perfect operating condition, of course.
Cd Value
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Drag coefficient measuring a vehicle's aerodynamic qualities
- aerodynamics
- drag
Center Differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that compensates for different wheel speeds in 4WD systems
- 4wd
- differential
Central Locking
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system for locking and unlocking doors and luggage compartment
- security
- convenience
Centrifugal advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing as engine speed increases
- ignition
- engine
Certified Pre-Owned
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicles inspected and certified by manufacturer
- certified
- pre-owned
- warranty
CFM
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cubic feet per minute, a unit of measurement for air flow
- air
- flow
- measurement
Charcoal canister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Container filled with activated charcoal, used to absorb fuel vapors
- charcoal
- canister
charcoal cannister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that filters fuel vapors to reduce emissions
- emissions
- fuel
Charcoal filter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Filter that uses activated charcoal to remove impurities from the air
- charcoal
- filter
charcoal filter valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
valve controlling flow through charcoal filter
- charcoal
- filter
- valve
Chassis
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Floor pan and superstructure of a VW automobile
- chassis
- vw
Chassis number
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle, also known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- identification
- nomenclature
Check rod
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Flat piece of metal on hinge side of door that prevents the door from opening too far out
- door
- hinge
Check strap release pin
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin that releases the check strap on cargo doors
- doors
- cargo