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Control arm
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that connects the suspension system to the frame of the vehicle
- suspension
- steering
Control Modules
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic control units that manage various vehicle systems
- electronics
- diagnostics
- modules
Control unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unit that controls the engine's fuel injection system
- control
- unit
Conversion
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A modification made to a Volkswagen by an aftermarket company.
- modification
- aftermarket
Coolant
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A liquid used to regulate engine temperature
- engine
- maintenance
Coolant expansion tank
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The pressurized tank in the water-cooled Vanagon cooling circuit that accommodates coolant expansion and provides a fill and bleed point. It is separate from the low-pressure coolant refill reservoir; the names are sometimes confused in parts listings.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Coolant level
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of coolant in the cooling system
- cooling
- maintenance
Coolant Level Sensor
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that monitors the coolant level in the engine
- engine
- vanagon
Coolant level switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors the coolant level in the engine
- coolant
- level
- switch
coolant level warning switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
switch warning of low coolant level
- coolant
- switch
Coolant Loop
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A critical cooling system component around the engine compartment
- engine
- cooling
Coolant mixture ratio
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Proportion of antifreeze to water in the cooling system
- cooling
- engine
Coolant pipe thermal switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Thermal switch that monitors the temperature of the coolant pipe in Waterboxer engines
- coolant
- pipe
- thermal
- switch
Coolant pressure cap
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cap that regulates the pressure of the coolant in the system.
- coolant
- pressure
- cap
Coolant refill reservoir
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The accessible coolant container used to replenish the water-cooled Vanagon system as coolant moves between the pressurized expansion tank and the reservoir. It is not the pressurized expansion tank itself; verify the part by the vehicle's cooling-system layout.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Coolant return flange
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flange that returns coolant to the engine
- cooling
- coolant
Coolant temperature gauge
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gauge that measures coolant temperature
- coolant
- temperature
- gauge
Coolant temperature sensor
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures the temperature of the coolant in the engine
- coolant
- temperature
- sensor
Coolant temperature switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors the coolant temperature in the engine and activates the auxiliary water pump
- coolant
- temperature
- switch
Coolant thermostat
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A temperature-responsive valve in a water-cooled engine's coolant circuit. It regulates coolant flow as the engine warms; the correct part and installation are engine-specific.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Cooling system
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System responsible for regulating engine temperature
- engine
- cooling
Copper o-ring
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems
- coolant
- seal
Cornering Light
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Dynamic cornering light, a swiveling bi-xenon system that follows steering wheel movements
- lighting
- safety
corrosion inhibitors
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion, such as sodium nitrite or sodium benzoate
- coolant
- corrosion