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air flow sensor
Engine and fuel systemssensor measuring air flow into engine
- air
- sensor
CFM
Tools and maintenance terminologyCubic feet per minute, a unit of measurement for air flow
- air
- flow
- measurement
throttle valve
Engine and fuel systemsvalve regulating engine air flow
- throttle
- valve
Amperage amplifier
Electrical systemsA device that increases the current flow
- amperage
- amplifier
- electrical
Diodes
Electrical systemsElectronic components that allow current to flow in one direction
- electrical
- components
Solenoid
Electrical systemsAn electromagnetic device that controls the flow of electrical current
- starter
- component
Heater valve
Cooling and heatingValve that controls the flow of heat
- heating
- component
Ammeter
Electrical systemsA device that measures the current flowing through a circuit
- electrical
- measurement
- ammeter
Viscosity
Engine and fuel systemsA measure of an oil's thickness and flowability.
- oil
- lubrication
- engine
electrolyte
Electrical systemsA chemical substance that facilitates the flow of electrical charge in a battery.
- battery
- chemistry
charcoal filter valve
Engine and fuel systemsvalve controlling flow through charcoal filter
- charcoal
- filter
- valve
Pour point
Engine and fuel systemsThe lowest temperature at which an oil can still flow.
- oil
- temperature
Vacuum switch
Transmission and drivetrainA device that controls the flow of vacuum to the differential lock
- drivetrain
- component
metering potentiometer wiper
Engine and fuel systemsa component in the air-flow meter that measures airflow
- vanagon
- engine
External shunt
Electrical systemsA device that measures the current flowing through a circuit by creating a parallel path
- electrical
- measurement
- shunt
Ball check valve
Engine and fuel systemsA valve that allows fluid to flow in one direction and prevents backflow
- engine
- valve
Three-phase
Electrical systemsA type of electrical system that uses three alternating currents to generate a smoother flow of power
- electrical
- alternators
Bypass filter
Engine and fuel systemsA type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.
- oil
- filter
- engine
Coolant thermostat
VW Bus and camper partsA temperature-responsive valve in a water-cooled engine's coolant circuit. It regulates coolant flow as the engine warms; the correct part and installation are engine-specific.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
AFM
Bus terminologyAir Flow Meter. the silver box next to the air cleaner box on the fuel injection model buses . it measured the volume of air entering the intake system, and allowed the computer to adjust the amount of gasoline required.