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Digital Sound Processing (DSP)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
technology that enhances in-car audio experience
- audio
- sound
CIS pump
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of fuel pump used in some engines
- pump
- fuel
Exhaust intermediate pipe
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An intermediate section of the exhaust system that joins adjoining exhaust components before the silencer. Paruzzi lists this part for Vanagon/T25 1.9- and 2.1-liter Waterboxer models from October 1985 through July 1992, with a 50 mm diameter at both ends. Earlier systems and different engine codes may use other sections; match the actual exhaust layout and catalog reference.
- exhaust
- vanagon
- waterboxer
Spade connector
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of electrical connector with a flat, spade-like shape
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
Centrifugal advance
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing as engine speed increases
- ignition
- engine
Belt Tensioners
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that tightens seat belts in the event of an accident
- safety
- seatbelt
Intake air distributor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distributes air to the engine's cylinders
- intake
- air
- distributor
Override spring
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Spring that overrides throttle valve when accelerator pedal is pressed
- throttle
- spring
Auxiliary Air Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that provides additional air to the engine
- air
- valve
Gradability
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Ability of a vehicle to climb slopes, measured in degrees or percent.
- drivetrain
- performance
Panoramic Sunroof
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A roof opening system with at least two glass elements
- sunroof
- roof
- glass
Silicates
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that inhibit corrosion on aluminum surfaces and protect against cavitation
- corrosion
- aluminum
Trip odometer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the distance traveled since it was last reset
- odometer
- instrument
Interior Monitoring
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A feature that monitors the interior of a vehicle for potential threats
- security
- alarm
Center Differential
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component that compensates for different wheel speeds in 4WD systems
- 4wd
- differential
Absorbed electrolyte
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of deep-cycle battery using absorbed electrolyte and recombinant technology
- batteries
- absorbed-electrolyte
High beam lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The lights used for high beam illumination in a vehicle
- lighting
- highbeam
Compression pressure
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the pressure within an engine's cylinders
- engine
- compression
- pressure
Spark plug gap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance between the spark plug's electrodes
- ignition
- engine
Gross Polluter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle that produces excessive emissions, contributing significantly to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
Camshaft end cap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover that seals the end of the camshaft
- engine
- camshaft
Dwell
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed
- engine
- distributor
Shock rod
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod that connects the shock absorber to the suspension system
- shocks
- suspension
Cylinder sleeve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A removable sleeve that lines the inside of a cylinder
- engine
- cylinder