The Vanagon Dictionary

Switch that monitors the coolant level in the engine

• coolant
• level
• switch

Type of heater that uses catalytic combustion and is vented

• heater
• catalytic

A brand of phosphate-free coolant made by BASF.

• coolant
• zerex
• extreme

A pipe that connects the engine's cooling system

• cooling
• water

a type of corrosion that occurs when coolant bubbles collapse against aluminum surfaces

• corrosion
• pump

Valve that opens to release excess pressure in the cooling system

• cooling
• engine

A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems

• coolant
• seal

a type of corrosion that occurs in radiators due to high-lead solder

• corrosion
• radiator

a component of a vehicle's air conditioning system that houses the evaporator coil

• vanagon
• airconditioning

Sensor that measures the temperature of the coolant in the engine

• coolant
• temperature
• sensor

A cap that regulates the pressure of the coolant in the system.

• coolant
• pressure
• cap

A water purification process that uses pressure to force water through a semi-permeable membrane

• water
• purification

A hose that carries high-pressure refrigerant in the air conditioning system

• hose
• pressure

A switch that controls the blower motor in a vehicle's heating or cooling system

• switch
• blower

Type of antifreeze that is phosphate-free and suitable for use in engines

• cooling
• engine

A type of fan used to cool a radiator, with two speed settings

• fan
• radiator

A type of fitting used to connect a hose to a heater core for flushing purposes.

• hose
• tee
• flush

Switch that monitors the coolant temperature in the engine and activates the auxiliary water pump

• coolant
• temperature
• switch

A system used to direct cooling air to a component, such as an alternator

• cooling
• shroud

Thermal switch that monitors the temperature of the coolant pipe in Waterboxer engines

• coolant
• pipe
• thermal
• switch

A paste that improves heat transfer between two surfaces

• thermal
• compound