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DSG
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Direct Shift Gearbox, a type of automatic transmission
- transmission
- gearbox
DSP technology
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Digital signal processing technology for audio applications
- audio
- processing
- digital
Dual outlet cast iron manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of manifold used in some engines, with two outlets
- manifold
- engine
dual-clutch mechanism
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mechanism that allows the engine to engage with two gearboxes in turn
- transmission
- gearbox
Dual-downpipe exhaust manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of exhaust manifold with two downpipes
- dual-downpipe
- exhaust
- manifold
Dual-port
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the number of individual intake passages into the head
- engine
- intake
Dual/Aux Battery
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A secondary battery installation in a vehicle
- battery
- electrical
Duct Tape
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A versatile adhesive tape used for various repairs and fixes.
- tool
- repair
- fix
Ducting and cooling shroud
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system used to direct cooling air to a component, such as an alternator
- cooling
- shroud
DVDA
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Dual Vacuum Dual Advance distributor
- engine
- distributor
Dwell
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed
- engine
- distributor
Dynamic Oil Pressure Sensing System
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that monitors oil pressure in the Wasserboxer engine
- oil
- pressure
- sensing
Dynamo
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical generator
- alternator
- electrical
Dynaudio Sound System
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
High-quality sound system with digital signal processing technology
- audio
- sound
- speakers
Easy Entry
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Feature for convenient access to rear seats in two-door models
- seats
- access
- convenience
EBD
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic system regulating braking power at rear wheels
- braking
- safety
Eberspacher
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Brand of heater used in vehicles
- heater
- eberspacher
ECU
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Electronic Control Unit. Generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system.
EDL
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System helping to start on split-friction road surfaces
- traction
- stability
EFI
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Electronic Fuel Injection. Computerized metering and squirting of fuel, replacing the carburetor systems. introduced into the buses in the mid-70's.
EGR
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One of the emission control techniques, in which gases are sucked from the exhaust pipes (before the muffler) and re-circulated through the intake manifold (to be 'burned' again). the high heat associated with exhaust gases required expensive metals ... so replacing/repairing this system can be costly.
electric choke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that helps start a cold engine
- choke
- carburetor
Electric exterior mirror
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mirror on the outside of the vehicle
- exterior
- mirrors
Electric harness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bundle of electrical wires and connectors
- wiring
- ecu