The Vanagon Dictionary

Headlights that use xenon gas to produce a bright, white light

• lighting
• xenon

Sensor that measures oxygen levels in the exhaust gas

• oxygen
• sensor

Measure of carbon monoxide emissions in the exhaust gas

• co
• emission

The tube that connects the fuel filler to the gas tank

• fuel
• tank

Compounds that provide buffering and neutralization of acidic combustion gas by-products

• corrosion
• buffering

System that removes gases from the engine crankcase

• engine
• ventilation

Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing

• batteries
• thermoil

system for removing diesel soot from exhaust gases

• exhaust
• emissions

Liquified Petroleum Gas. The stuff that the stove and refrigerator use for fuel in the campers.

a pipe connecting two high ridges of the gas tank

• fuel
• tank
• leak

system responsible for removing exhaust gases from the engine

• exhaust
• engine

The valve that allows exhaust gases out of an engine cylinder

• engine
• valve

Pipe that carries exhaust gases from engine to exhaust system

• exhaust
• engine

Colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion, posing health risks to humans.

• emissions
• pollution

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

• emissions
• pollution

The process of removing air or gas from a hydraulic system, such as the hydraulic valve lifter

• bleeding

Catalytic Converter. a large, usually round cannister in the exhaust system. it helps convert emission gases into more harmless, less noxious vapors.

A type of sealant used to fill gaps between the rubber gasket and the body

• sealant
• adhesive

Air Flow Meter. the silver box next to the air cleaner box on the fuel injection model buses . it measured the volume of air entering the intake system, and allowed the computer to adjust the amount of gasoline required.

A refrigerator installed as part of a camper interior. The documented Vanagon Westfalia appliance supports gas and electric operation; exact power sources and operating requirements depend on the refrigerator model and its manual.

• camper
• appliance
• electrical

Special model of the bus , based on the Standard bus , first available in 1951. The most notable feature was the smaller engine lid than the previous Barndoors , and a rear hatch hinged at the bottom, which allowed stretchers to be loaded into the interior of the bus . The gas tank and spare tire were moved in order to accomodate the rear hatch.