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686 public entries · page 18 of 29

Rocker shaft
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- valvetrain
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TSI technology
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Technology based on petrol direct injection for efficient engines
- engine
- fuel
- tsi
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Piston circlip
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A circular clip that holds a piston pin in place
- engine
- piston
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Coolant mixture ratio
Cooling and heating
English · machine-assisted draft
Proportion of antifreeze to water in the cooling system
- cooling
- engine
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Auto Hold
Brakes and suspension
English · machine-assisted draft
System that retains braking pressure when vehicle comes to a standstill
- braking
- safety
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Vacuum advance
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Mechanism that advances the ignition timing based on engine vacuum
- ignition
- engine
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Head gasket
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the engine block and cylinder head.
- engine
- gasket
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Borates
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Compounds that provide buffering and neutralization of acidic combustion gas by-products
- corrosion
- buffering
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Water Jacket
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A chamber that surrounds the engine and carries coolant
- engine
- cooling
- jacket
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Rings
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Metal rings that fit around a piston to seal the combustion chamber.
- engine
- piston
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Brakes and suspension
English · machine-assisted draft
System that automatically brakes the vehicle in emergency situations
- safety
- emergency
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grommet
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a ring-shaped seal used to protect wires or pipes
- fuel
- tank
- seal
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Short Block
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Bare engine including engine case and crankshaft, without external accessories
- engine
- vw
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Return hose
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A hose that returns fluid to the power steering reservoir
- hose
- steering
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Volkswagen Scan Tools
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Specialized software and hardware for diagnosing and troubleshooting Volkswagen vehicles
- vw
- diagnosis
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Oil pressure sender
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures oil pressure in the engine
- engine
- sensor
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Material thickness
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The thickness of the material used to make an electrical component
- connectors
- wiring
- electrical
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Alternator wiring loom
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A bundle of wires that connect to the alternator
- alternator
- wiring
- loom
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Thermoil
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing
- batteries
- thermoil
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Compressor ring
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A ring that seals the compression chamber in an engine.
- engine
- cylinder
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coolant level warning switch
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
switch warning of low coolant level
- coolant
- switch
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Charcoal canister
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Container filled with activated charcoal, used to absorb fuel vapors
- charcoal
- canister
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mechatronics module
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A module that combines electronic and mechanical components to control the gearbox
- electronics
- control
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aeration
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
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