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muffler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
device that reduces the noise of the exhaust gases
- exhaust
- engine
Fog lamp
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lighting device designed to improve visibility in foggy conditions
- lighting
- vanagon
Radio remote control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device for controlling central locking remotely
- convenience
- security
Vise
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to hold an object in place
- vise
- bench
Weapon holder
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to hold or store a weapon
- accessory
- storage
Scan tool
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle technical issues
- diagnosis
- helpline
electric choke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that helps start a cold engine
- choke
- carburetor
Torque converter
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that multiplies the torque of the engine
- transmission
- torque
Regulator
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that regulates the air pressure for painting
- air
- pressure
- control
Oxidizing Catalytic Converter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device reducing emissions by converting pollutants
- emissions
- engine
Pressure Regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that regulates fuel pressure in the engine
- pressure
- regulator
Voltage regulator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that controls the voltage output of an alternator
- electrical
- regulation
Hot air blower
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that blows hot air for heating
- heating
- accessory
CO Meter
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device measuring carbon monoxide levels in exhaust gases
- emission
- testing
Intercooler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density
- engine
- cooling
- turbo
Distributor clamp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to secure the distributor in place
- ignition
- clamp
Electronic Immobilizer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that prevents a vehicle from being started without authorization
- security
- alarm
Spare tire rack
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device for carrying a spare tire on a vehicle
- storage
- accessories
thermostat
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that regulates temperature by turning a fan on or off
- temperature
- control
Differential lock
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that locks the differential to provide maximum traction
- drivetrain
- component
heat exchanger
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device that transfers heat from one fluid to another
- vanagon
- heating
Vacuum Limiter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that limits the vacuum in the engine
- vacuum
- limiter
Trip odometer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that measures the distance traveled since it was last reset
- odometer
- instrument
Floor jack
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to lift a vehicle off the ground
- floor
- jack