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Voltage regulator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the voltage output of an alternator
- electrical
- regulation
voltage-dropping resistor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a resistor used to reduce voltage
- resistor
- voltage
Voltmeter gauge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gauge measuring voltage, typically 8-16V
- gauges
- voltage
- meter
VR engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen engine with cylinder banks at a 10.6-degree V angle, allowing for a single cylinder head
- engine
- vr
VTA
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen Technical Assistance, an organized escalation process
- vta
- technical
- assistance
VTA system
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System used by technicians for maintenance and repair
- system
- technology
- maintenance
VTA Ticket
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A technical assistance ticket for vehicle repair
- maintenance
- ticket
- vta
VW Smell
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distinctive smell of air-cooled VWs, often from upholstery or rubber seals.
- smell
- aircooled
VW Technical Glossary
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A collection of technical terms related to Volkswagen vehicles
- volkswagen
- technology
- glossary
vwhub
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen hub, a platform for accessing maintenance tools
- platform
- maintenance
VWoA Hydraulic fluid
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of hydraulic fluid recommended by Volkswagen
- hydraulic
- fluid
W-engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen engine with two banks of cylinders in V-formation, combined at a 72-degree angle
- engine
- w
Walk-through
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bus model with individual front seats, allowing passage to the rear.
- bus
- seats
Walnut shell media
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of blasting media made from crushed walnut shells
- blasting
- media
Warning Horn
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A horn that sounds to warn others of a potential threat or hazard
- security
- alarm
Warranty
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Formal guarantee for repair or replacement of a product
- maintenance
- costs
- programs
Washers
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Thin plates used to reduce friction
- suspension
- vanagon
Wasserboxer
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
The engine used in the water-cooled Vanagon. The term 'Wasser' is german for 'water'. 'boxer' refers to the flat opposing piston structure of the engine (i.e., the pistons are boxing with each other.)
Wasserboxer engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Water-cooled engine used in some Volkswagen models
- engine
- wasserboxer
Water Alarm Kit
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Kit for detecting water presence in camper
- water
- alarm
- kit
Water Jacket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chamber that surrounds the engine and carries coolant
- engine
- cooling
- jacket
water pump
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
device that circulates the coolant through the engine
- cooling
- engine
water-cooled
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cooled by water, as opposed to air
- engine
- cooling
Water-cooled engine
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An engine that circulates liquid coolant through passages and a radiator to carry heat away. Gerry’s Vanagon spark-plug reference lists DH water-cooled engines with Digijet for 1983–1985 and MV engines with Digifant for 1986–1991. Verify engine code, market, and model year; this archived table is an identification aid, not a complete application chart.
- engine
- water-cooled