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Valve Guides
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The parts that support the valves in an engine
- engine
- valve
Valve lifter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that lifts a valve in an engine
- engine
- valve
Valve seat
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The surface where a valve meets the cylinder head
- engine
- valve
Valve Springs
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The springs that return the valves to their seats in an engine
- engine
- valve
Vanagon
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Any Volkswagen Transporter from 1980-1991, distinguished by squarer body contours and extremely large windows and windshield. Also known as T3 Transporters , or Caravelle.
Variable Intake Manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the intake manifold to optimize engine performance
- engine
- manifold
Variable Vane Geometry
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that adjusts the turbocharger's vanes to optimize engine performance
- engine
- vane
VC
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device in the front differential of a Syncro that provides the switching action between the rear diff/wheels and the front.
- syncro
- viscus
Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A unique identifier for a vehicle
- vin
- identification
vent pipes
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pipes that provide ventilation for the refrigerator
- pipes
- ventilation
vent tank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a tank used to vent fuel vapors
- fuel
- vent
- tank
Vented catalytic heater
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of heater that uses catalytic combustion and is vented
- heater
- catalytic
Vice-Grips
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of plier that can be used as a wrench, hammer, or other tool.
- tool
- grip
- plier
VIN
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Vehicle Identification Number. This is a number that uniquely identifies your vehicle. It is usually located in several locations on the vehicle, the most common being under the windscreen just forward of the driver (and intended to be viewed from the outside of the bus.) You'll also find the VIN on the frame rail under the van near the front edge of the sliding door. Also see: Table for interpretting the Vanagon VIN
VIN Scan
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature for scanning vehicle identification numbers
- vin
- scan
- information
Viscosity
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A measure of an oil's thickness and flowability.
- oil
- lubrication
- engine
Viscosity improver
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of additive used to improve the viscosity of an oil.
- oil
- viscosity
Viscosity index
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A measure of an oil's resistance to changes in viscosity due to temperature fluctuations.
- oil
- lubrication
- engine
Vise
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to hold an object in place
- vise
- bench
Volkswagen Electrical Diagnosis
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of identifying and troubleshooting electrical issues in Volkswagen vehicles
- vw
- diagnosis
Volkswagen Scan Tools
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Specialized software and hardware for diagnosing and troubleshooting Volkswagen vehicles
- vw
- diagnosis
Volkswagen Technology
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Information about Volkswagen's technological features and innovations
- volkswagen
- technology
Volt meter
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures electrical voltage
- volt
- meter
- electrical
Voltage
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electric potential or potential difference expressed in volts.
- electric
- potential