The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• emissions
• pollution

English · machine-assisted draft

A combination of additives used to enhance the performance and protection of an oil.

• oil
• additives

English · machine-assisted draft

Components that support the engine and connect it to the vehicle's frame.

• engine
• mounts

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A screw with a cover edge, used for various applications

• fastener
• hardware

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A handle used to assist in opening or closing a vehicle's door

• interior
• handle

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A device that filters and controls the air supply for painting

• air
• filter
• control

English · machine-assisted draft

Term used to describe Volkswagen options that were unique features used only in the European market

• euro
• market

English · machine-assisted draft

Condition where the vehicle turns less than intended, sliding towards the outside of a turn

• handling
• safety

English · machine-assisted draft

a structural component designed to protect occupants in the event of a rollover

• safety
• interior

English · machine-assisted draft

Pipes that can be bent or flexed to connect the exhaust system

• exhaust
• emissions

English · machine-assisted draft

A failure of the engine to ignite the fuel-air mixture in one or more cylinders

• engine
• performance

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Electronic control unit that uses Hall effect sensors to regulate engine functions

• electronic
• control

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Coil that generates the high voltage needed to create a spark in the engine's cylinders

• ignition
• electrical

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a steering column designed to reduce injury in the event of a collision

• safety
• steering

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A mechanism that allows the engine to engage with two gearboxes in turn

• transmission
• gearbox

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The process of adjusting the throttle switch to ensure proper engine performance

• engine
• throttle

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Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge

• fuel
• gauge

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Component that connects the engine to the transmission, with a specific design for Porsche and VW compatibility.

• transmission
• clutch

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A tie rod is a rod that connects the steering gear to the wheels.

• tie
• rod
• steering

English · machine-assisted draft

Compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon, emitted by vehicles as unburned fuel, contributing to air pollution.

• emissions
• pollution

English · machine-assisted draft

A hands-free device for connecting mobile phones to the vehicle's sound system

• bluetooth
• handsfree

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The process of applying a initial tension or pressure to a component, such as a pushrod tube

• pretensioning

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A system that adjusts the turbocharger's vanes to optimize engine performance

• engine
• vane

English · machine-assisted draft

A two-digit code indicating a sub-category of a vehicle part

• identification
• nomenclature