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Passive sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that do not require an external power source to operate
- sensors
- passive
Long block
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Complete engine assembly, including block, crankshaft, and cylinder head
- engine
- rebuild
H4 headlight unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of headlight unit that uses an H4 bulb
- lighting
- vanagon
passive regeneration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
slow conversion of particulates into CO2 without special measures
- exhaust
- emissions
charcoal cannister
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that filters fuel vapors to reduce emissions
- emissions
- fuel
Steering Locknut
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A locknut that secures the steering system in place
- steering
- locknut
- fastener
Single-port
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Early engine head design with a single intake hole
- engine
- vw
Injector
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that injects fuel into the engine's intake manifold
- fuel
- injector
Distributor Cap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover that protects the distributor and spark plug wires
- engine
- ignition
Antifreeze
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A substance that prevents freezing of the coolant in vehicle engines
- coolant
- corrosion
Valve lifter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that lifts a valve in an engine
- engine
- valve
Central Locking
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a system for locking and unlocking doors and luggage compartment
- security
- convenience
Cyl Barrel Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A seal for the cylinder barrel
- engine
- gasket
- cylinder
CO value
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of carbon monoxide emissions in the exhaust gas
- co
- emission
Temperature Sensor Coolant
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A sensor that measures coolant temperature
- temperature
- sensor
- coolant
Ignition timing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The timing of the ignition spark, measured in degrees
- ignition
- timing
Inline fuse holder
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Holder for inline fuses, typically with a fuse included
- fuse
- holder
Pressure Sensors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensors that detect changes in air pressure to detect collisions
- safety
- sensor
- collision
Dashboard instrument lighting bulbs
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bulbs that light up the dashboard instruments
- bulbs
- dashboard
RON
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Octane rating of fuel, with higher values indicating greater knock resistance
- fuel
- engine
Vacuum Limiter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that limits the vacuum in the engine
- vacuum
- limiter
Rear hatch wiper motor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electric motor powering the rear hatch wiper
- wipers
- motor
Porsche five-speed
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a five-speed transmission system manufactured by Porsche
- porsche
- gearbox
Atogas
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An after-market VW engine tuning kit from the 1950s
- engine
- tuning
- kit