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kid/lock-up
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system allowing steering while braking hard
- braking
- suspension
knock sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that detects engine noise emissions to prevent damage
- engine
- fuel
Kombi
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Generally accepted to mean a mid-range trim model of a Volkswagen Transporter . That is, not a utility/commercial truck, and yet not a Deluxe model with all the bells and whistles of luxury and convenience. usually, a Kombi has windows along the side, seats, and some side paneling. Kombis also had fibreboard overhead instead of a headliner.
Kombi Standard
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Brazilian standard kombi model
- brazilian
- standard
KPH
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Kilometers per Hour. Speed measured in the metric system.
Kundendienst
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Customer service, a department providing assistance to customers
- maintenance
- customer
L-Jetronic
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of fuel injection system
- fuel
- system
L/100km
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Liters per 100 Kilometers. a measurement of fuel economy in the metric system. note that this is exactly backwards from the American system of miles/gallon. the metric measurement denotes the amount of fuel required to go a certain distance roughly, 10 L/100km = 23.5 mpg.
Lagwagen
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
German term for mobile home or RV
- camper
- rv
Lambda
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Air-fuel ratio in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- fuel
Lambda sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A sensor used to measure the air-fuel mixture in an engine
- sensor
- engine
Lane Departure Warning
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that alerts drivers to potential lane departure
- safety
- driving
Lap seat belt
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seat belt that crosses the lap
- safety
- seats
Lapping
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of smoothing and polishing engine valve surfaces
- engine
- valve
- lapping
Large Nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
type of rear axle nut and reduction box design
- axle
- reduction
laser welding
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Welding process that uses a laser to join metals
- manufacturing
- materials
Lateral Acceleration Sensor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor measuring lateral acceleration for electronic stabilization
- sensor
- stabilization
Lateral Gradient
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Car's angle of incline sideways when driving across a slope
- incline
- slope
Lateral Vehicle Acceleration
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the vehicle's acceleration perpendicular to its direction of motion
- sensor
- acceleration
Lead bloom
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion
- corrosion
- contaminant
Lean response
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine response to lean fuel mixture
- fuel
- engine
LED
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Light Emitting Diode. those little red/green/yellow 'lights' that almost never burn out. sort of solid plastic light bulbs. and they use very very little amounts of electricity.
LED Technology
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Light-emitting semi-conductor with low power consumption
- lighting
- semiconductor
LHD
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Left-hand drive vehicle configuration
- vehicle
- configuration