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Part number
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle part
- identification
- nomenclature
partner protection
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
protection of other road users
- safety
- seatbelt
Parts Car
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vehicle in poor condition, only useful for salvaging parts.
- vehicle
- condition
- parts
passive regeneration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
slow conversion of particulates into CO2 without special measures
- exhaust
- emissions
Passive Safety
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Design measures that protect occupants from injury in the event of a collision
- safety
- passive
- design
Passive sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that do not require an external power source to operate
- sensors
- passive
Patina
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The unique visual appearance of a vehicle's original paint, worn through to primer or bare metal over time.
- paint
- wear
- appearance
PCV
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Positive Crankcase Ventilation. A method of reducing the pressure inside the engine crankcase (the middle part where things are whirling around, but nothing is exploding).
PDI
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pre-Delivery Inspection, a process to check vehicle condition
- maintenance
- inspection
pedestrian protection
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
protection of pedestrians from vehicle impact
- safety
- exterior
Perceptual safety
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Improved by well-designed vehicle lighting and good visibility
- visibility
- safety
Permatex
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand of adhesive and sealant products
- adhesive
- sealant
- permatex
Petrol engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of engine using petrol fuel
- petrol
- engine
phillips blade screwdriver
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a screwdriver with a Phillips head tip
- tools
- maintenance
Phosphate
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a chemical compound used as a corrosion inhibitor in antifreeze
- corrosion
- inhibitor
Phosphate Free Coolant
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of coolant that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- phosphate
phosphate free formula
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of coolant formula that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- corrosion
Physiological safety
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Strain on occupants due to vehicle vibrations, noise, and climatic influences
- comfort
- safety
Piano Hinge
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Slang term for the vent wing windows on 1952 and earlier Buses, characterized by their hinge design.
- bus
- window
- hinge
Pick-Up
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A model of Volkswagen vehicle with an open cargo bed
- pick-up
- model
- description
Pickup
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
A model of bus that had a flat load bed with no fixed roof over the rear half of the vehicle. Optional canvas tents were available to cover the rear flat bed area. (See Single-cab and Double-cab .)
Pigtail
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electrical connector or wiring harness branch
- wiring
- connectors
Pinhole
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tiny imperfection in paint, resembling a small hole made by a pin.
- paint
- imperfection
Pinion bearing tension nut
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that adjusts the tension on the pinion bearing
- bearings
- tension