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 type of battery that does not require periodic maintenance, such as electrolyte checks.

• battery
• design

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• oil
• additives

English · machine-assisted draft

The components that control the engine's speed and acceleration.

• accelerator
• throttle

English · machine-assisted draft

Component that contains the air filter and directs air into the engine

• engine
• air

English · machine-assisted draft

substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion, such as sodium nitrite or sodium benzoate

• coolant
• corrosion

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

English · machine-assisted draft

Gasket used to seal connection between exhaust manifold and downpipe

• exhaust
• engine

English · machine-assisted draft

Separate lights built into headlights or bumper that are switched on during daytime

• lights
• headlights
• bumper

English · machine-assisted draft

Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision

• safety
• electronics

English · machine-assisted draft

A device that measures the current flowing through a circuit by creating a parallel path

• electrical
• measurement
• shunt

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of exhaust manifold with two downpipes

• dual-downpipe
• exhaust
• manifold

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• electronic
• control

English · machine-assisted draft

A type of contaminant that can occur when silicates drop out of the coolant

• corrosion
• contaminant

English · machine-assisted draft

Type of engine used in some VW models, characterized by dual carburetors

• engine
• type3

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• ignition
• electrical

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• engine
• throttle

English · machine-assisted draft

Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge

• fuel
• gauge

English · machine-assisted draft

A corrosion inhibitor that provides protection similar to MBT, but is more durable at higher temperatures

• corrosion
• inhibitor

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• bleeding

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

Three wire sensor, an oxygen sensor with a built-in heating element

• sensor
• heating

English · machine-assisted draft

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

• bluetooth
• handsfree