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Results for “Cold”
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Cold Start Valve
Engine and fuel systemsValve that helps start the engine in cold temperatures
- fuel
- cold
electric choke
Engine and fuel systemsa device that helps start a cold engine
- choke
- carburetor
CCA
Bus terminologyCold Cranking Amps. a bogus number printed on the sides of automobile batteries to confuse the buyers. generally, the bigger this number is, the easier the battery will crank your car when everything is frozen. assuming everything is in perfect operating condition, of course.
Waterboxer
Engine and fuel systemsCommunity name for Volkswagen’s water-cooled, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine family used in Vanagons. Gerry’s technical index covers 1.9 L and 2.1 L versions and year-specific service topics. A January 2004 archive thread describes an owner’s 1983 1.9 L Waterboxer running roughly when cold but normally after warming up; it records the symptom and discussion, not a universal cause or fix. Identify the engine code and model year before using parts or service information.
- engine
- water-cooled