The Vanagon Dictionary

English · machine-assisted draft

A seal that prevents oil from leaking out of the crankcase

• engine
• seal

English · machine-assisted draft

A device that sprays fuel into the engine's cylinders

• fuel
• injector
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Spring used to secure temperature sensor in place

• engine
• sensor
• spring

English · machine-assisted draft

A circular system of fuel lines that supplies fuel to the engine

• fuel
• ring
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Switch that detects when the engine is decelerating or idling

• deceleration
• idle
• switch

English · machine-assisted draft

Idle speed, the speed of an engine when it is not under load

• idle
• speed

English · machine-assisted draft

The sequence in which the spark plugs fire in a multi-cylinder engine

• ignition
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Sensor measuring oxygen levels in exhaust, with connector

• oxygen
• sensor
• connector

English · machine-assisted draft

Electrical switches that monitor and control oil pressure in the engine

• engine
• oil

English · machine-assisted draft

Small rings or tubes that protect wires from damage when passing through holes or edges

• grommets
• wiring

English · machine-assisted draft

Electrodes that produce a spark to ignite fuel in an engine

• engine
• ignition

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of engine used in early VW models

• engine
• type1

English · machine-assisted draft

System combining two drive principles, such as TSI unit and electric motor

• engine
• fuel
• hybrid

English · machine-assisted draft

Stud holding the cylinder head in place in an engine

• cylinder
• head
• stud

English · machine-assisted draft

A device that connects or disconnects a circuit to isolate it from other circuits

• electrical
• relay
• solenoid

English · machine-assisted draft

A system that improves vehicle stability by controlling engine power and braking

• stabilization
• control
• esc

English · machine-assisted draft

Wires that carry the high-voltage spark from the ignition coil to the spark plugs

• ignition
• wiring

English · machine-assisted draft

Screw used to adjust the engine's idle speed

• idle
• speed

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of engine or motor, possibly used for improved performance

• motor
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

The speed at which the engine runs when it is idling

• engine
• maintenance

English · machine-assisted draft

Bearing that supports the crankshaft in an engine, guiding it during rotation

• engine
• crankshaft

English · machine-assisted draft

Function that leaves certain lights on for a short period after leaving the vehicle

• lighting
• convenience

English · machine-assisted draft

A device that actively manages the charging and discharging of multiple battery banks

• electrical
• batteries
• isolator

English · machine-assisted draft

Tank that allows fuel to expand and contract with temperature changes

• fuel
• expansion
• tank