The Vanagon Dictionary

A device that adapts a floor jack to support the transmission

• transmission
• jack
• adapter

A two-digit code indicating a sub-category of a vehicle part

• identification
• nomenclature

Type of nut that locks itself in place to prevent loosening

• fasteners
• hardware

A locknut is a type of nut used to secure a bolt or screw in place.

• nut
• locknut
• fastener

A device used to recover fluids, such as coolant, from a system.

• fluid
• recovery
• vessel

A container used to store small parts or tools, often made from margarine tubs.

• container
• storage
• parts

A small, flat sheet of film or paper containing a large amount of information in a compact form

• documentation
• reference

A program for following up and escalating vehicle repair issues

• program
• follow-up
• escalation

A cylinder bolt is a type of bolt used to secure a cylinder in place.

• cylinder
• bolt
• fastener

A type of fastener used to secure wires, hoses, or other items.

• fastener
• tie
• wire

A tool used to apply force or separate parts, also known as a tie-rod-end separator.

• tool
• separator
• force

A device or mechanism that generates a vacuum, used for various purposes such as bleeding the cooling system.

• vacuum
• source

A tool used to measure the specific gravity of a liquid, typically used to test battery state of charge

• batteries
• hydrometer
• testing

A type of plier that can be used as a wrench, hammer, or other tool.

• tool
• grip
• plier

A type of wire used to hold or secure items, often used in place of tape or ties.

• wire
• fastener
• hold

A large, flat-bladed screwdriver used for various tasks such as prying, chiseling, and breaking.

• screwdriver
• tool
• pry