The Vanagon Dictionary

Sealing component for final drive flange in automatic transmissions

• seal
• transmission

A graphical user interface element that opens automatically when certain IDs are tapped.

• ui
• ux
• wiring

A custom coachbuilder located in Lorch, near Stuttgart, known for producing special bodies for various automobile manufacturers.

• coachbuilder
• vehicle

Innovative fully automated roof system with glass design and integrated sliding/tilting glass sunroof

• roof
• glass
• sunroof

Environmental Protection Agency. Another agency of the U.S. Federal Government that gets involved in automobile construction, especially in the engine emissions area.

Fahrvergnügen is a made-up German word meaning 'pleasure of driving', and Volkswagen marketting claims it can only be experienced in a VW automobile.

Department of Transportation. an agency of the U.S. Federal Government that has authority over some aspects of auto- mobile construction, especially in the safety-related areas.

( Automotive Services Inc. ) A U.S.-based camper conversion company out of Washington state. Manufactured a Vanagon camper conversion called the Riviera with a straight-up pop-top.

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.

The four-wheel drive version of the Vanagon , made between 1986 and 1991. using a viscous coupling arrangement, the front wheels could be made to automatically provide pulling power (at any time the rear wheels began to slip or spin). This term also applies to the four-wheel drive EuroVans , which are unfortunately not imported into the United States.