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686 public entries · page 21 of 29

Valve seat
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The surface where a valve meets the cylinder head
- engine
- valve
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Guided Fault Finding
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A diagnostic process that guides the user through fault finding
- diagnosis
- fault
- guided
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Thrust washers
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Components that absorb axial forces and reduce wear on the crankshaft
- engine
- wear
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engine/transmission bolt/nut
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
fastener securing engine to transmission
- engine
- transmission
- bolt
- nut
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Wiring Harness
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Set of wires that carry power to accessories and engine, and provide grounding.
- wiring
- electric
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Piston Travel
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The total distance a piston moves in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- piston
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Intake manifold
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs air and fuel into the engine's cylinders
- engine
- airflow
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Teflon
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A brand name for PTFE, a synthetic material used in engine treatments
- lubricant
- engine
- wear
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Hazard Warning Lights
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Lights that flash to warn other drivers of a potential hazard
- lighting
- safety
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Exhaust Valve
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The valve that allows exhaust gases out of an engine cylinder
- engine
- valve
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Push rod
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A rod that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- rod
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Rocker arm
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A component that transmits motion from the camshaft to the valves
- engine
- arm
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Brake Energy Regeneration
Brakes and suspension
English · machine-assisted draft
System that captures and converts brake energy into electrical energy
- brakes
- regeneration
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MEDIA-IN
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A multimedia interface for connecting MP3 players, iPods, and external data memory devices.
- multimedia
- interface
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oil drain plug
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
plug that allows for the drainage of engine oil
- engine
- oil
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Engine Revs
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The number of revolutions per minute of a vehicle's engine
- engine
- revs
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Charcoal filter
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Filter that uses activated charcoal to remove impurities from the air
- charcoal
- filter
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City-water connection
VW Bus and camper parts
English · source definition
An exterior hose inlet that connects a camper's water system to a pressurized campsite supply. The fitting and plumbing arrangement vary; the vehicle manual distinguishes this mode from drawing water with the onboard pump.
- camper
- water-system
- exterior
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Thermo-Time Switch
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A switch that controls the engine's temperature and timing
- thermo
- time
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Tow-Away Protection
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A feature that prevents a vehicle from being towed away without authorization
- security
- alarm
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Oil pump gasket
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the oil pump in the engine
- engine
- oil
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J-Pipe
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
J-shaped pipe for exhaust when heater boxes are not used
- pipe
- exhaust
- heater
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Self Study Programs
Vehicle models and history
English · machine-assisted draft
Theoretical information about vehicles, systems, and technologies
- vw
- documentation
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Molybdenum
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A heavy metal used in some engine treatments for its anti-wear properties
- lubricant
- engine
- wear
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