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Digital Multimeter
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Digital Multimeter, a tool for measuring electrical properties, including fuel mixture
- measurement
- diagnostics
Digital Sound Processing (DSP)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
technology that enhances in-car audio experience
- audio
- sound
Digital test meter
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures various electrical parameters with high precision
- tool
- measurement
- digital
Diodes
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic components that allow current to flow in one direction
- electrical
- components
direct injection
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
fuel injection system where fuel is injected directly into combustion chamber
- fuel
- injection
Directional stability
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Result of chassis setup, affecting drive concept, suspension, and cornering stability
- stability
- chassis
Disc brake splash shield
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shield protecting from brake splash
- brakes
- vanagon
Disc brakes
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of brake using a disc to slow or stop a vehicle
- brakes
- disc
dishwashing liquid
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of liquid soap used for washing dishes, also used as a lubricant
- lubricant
- maintenance
- assembly
Distributor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs the high voltage from the ignition coil to the correct cylinder
- ignition
- engine
Distributor Cap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover that protects the distributor and spark plug wires
- engine
- ignition
Distributor clamp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to secure the distributor in place
- ignition
- clamp
Distributor drive gear
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gear that drives the distributor in an engine, synchronizing it with the crankshaft
- engine
- distributor
Distributor drive shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that drives the distributor in the engine
- engine
- mechanical
Distributor seal
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine
- ignition
- seal
Distributor shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A shaft that drives the distributor
- ignition
- engine
Distributor vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that advances the ignition timing in response to vacuum changes in the engine
- ignition
- vacuum
Diversity Aerial
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Antenna system for improved radio reception quality
- radio
- antenna
- reception
Doghouse
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fan shroud introduced in 1971 for upright air-cooled engines.
- engine
- fan
Dogleg
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The metal area surrounding the front wheel well in a VW Bus.
- bus
- wheel
DOKA
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
German slang for a double cab pickup.
- double
- cab
Dometic Repair Facility
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A authorized service center for Dometic products
- refrigerator
- repair
Door grab handle
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A handle used to assist in opening or closing a vehicle's door
- interior
- handle
Door latch cover plate
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cover plate for the door latch, available in black
- door
- latch
- cover