The Vanagon Dictionary

The level of fluid in the brake system

• brakes
• maintenance

Fixed Right the First Time, a goal for vehicle repairs

• frft
• repair
• quality

To remove air from the cooling system to prevent damage

• coolant
• maintenance

A tool used to remove nuts without damaging the studs

• tool
• nutcracker
• exhaust

A tool used to help install the window

• tool
• window
• installation

Visual representation of a single vehicle component

• component
• image

A colloquialism for a large, heavy hammer used for various tasks.

• hammer
• tool

Volkswagen's online repair manual providing repair information and more

• repair
• manual
• volkswagen

a place where old vehicles are dismantled and parts are sold

• salvage
• parts

A authorized service center for Dometic products

• refrigerator
• repair

A container used to store and transport fuel

• tool
• container
• fuel

A search function using keywords to find specific information

• search
• resources
• vw

Cubic feet per minute, a unit of measurement for air flow

• air
• flow
• measurement

A device used to lift a vehicle off the ground

• floor
• jack

Points on the vehicle where a jack can be safely placed

• maintenance
• repair

Pounds per square inch, a unit of measurement for air pressure

• air
• pressure
• measurement

An online catalog of parts and schematics for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles.

• vag
• catalog

To perform dent repair or other bodywork on a vehicle.

• bodywork
• repair

A type of battery charger that maintains a constant current

• battery
• charger

Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing

• batteries
• thermoil

A solid chunk of metal used for machining or fabricating a part.

• metal
• machining

A versatile adhesive tape used for various repairs and fixes.

• tool
• repair
• fix

A vehicle in poor condition, only useful for salvaging parts.

• vehicle
• condition
• parts

Steel coated with a layer of zinc to protect against corrosion

• materials
• metals