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Cooling system
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System responsible for regulating engine temperature
- engine
- cooling
Ducting and cooling shroud
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system used to direct cooling air to a component, such as an alternator
- cooling
- shroud
Coolant level
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of coolant in the cooling system
- cooling
- maintenance
Bleeder valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve used to remove air from the cooling system
- cooling
- engine
Coolant Loop
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A critical cooling system component around the engine compartment
- engine
- cooling
Coolant mixture ratio
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Proportion of antifreeze to water in the cooling system
- cooling
- engine
Inorganic salts
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Salts that do not contain carbon, often used in cooling system inhibitors
- chemistry
- cooling
Cross-over water pipe
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pipe that connects the engine's cooling system
- cooling
- water
Pressure relief valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that opens to release excess pressure in the cooling system
- cooling
- engine
Swamp Cooler
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of cooling system used in campers
- cooling
- accessories
Pressure cap
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cap that seals the radiator and maintains system pressure
- cooling
- engine
Bleed properly
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
To remove air from the cooling system to prevent damage
- coolant
- maintenance
thermostat housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that contains the thermostat
- cooling
- engine
water-cooled
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cooled by water, as opposed to air
- engine
- cooling
Heater control box
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that controls the heater system
- heating
- control
Blower-fan
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Fan that blows air for heating or cooling
- blower
- fan
- electrical
pump pulley
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a pulley that drives the water pump
- cooling
- engine
Heater control
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system that regulates the heater's operation
- heater
- climate
Temperature switches
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switches that monitor engine temperature and control cooling system operation
- temperature
- switches
Intercooler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density
- engine
- cooling
- turbo
bleeder screw
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a screw used to bleed air from a heating system
- vanagon
- heating
Water Jacket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A chamber that surrounds the engine and carries coolant
- engine
- cooling
- jacket
Drain Valve
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that allows water to drain from the air conditioning system
- ac
- vanagon
Copper o-ring
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems
- coolant
- seal