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phosphate free formula
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a type of coolant formula that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- corrosion
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TDC
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Top Dead Center, the position of the piston at the top of its stroke
- engine
- timing
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Viscosity improver
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of additive used to improve the viscosity of an oil.
- oil
- viscosity
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metering potentiometer wiper
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
a component in the air-flow meter that measures airflow
- vanagon
- engine
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Sliding Window
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A graphical user interface element that opens automatically when certain IDs are tapped.
- ui
- ux
- wiring
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O2 sensor
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Oxygen sensor, measures the difference in oxygen content between atmosphere and exhaust
- emissions
- oxygen
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YAECT
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A thread about converting a vehicle's engine to a different type or model.
- engine
- conversion
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L/100km
Bus terminology
English · source definition
Liters per 100 Kilometers. a measurement of fuel economy in the metric system. note that this is exactly backwards from the American system of miles/gallon. the metric measurement denotes the amount of fuel required to go a certain distance roughly, 10 L/100km = 23.5 mpg.
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Ignition sparks
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
The sparks that ignite the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- ignition
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Synthetic oil
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of oil made from chemical compounds, offering superior performance and protection.
- oil
- synthetic
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Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block
- engine
- gasket
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Spark plug seals
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Components that seal the spark plug wells in the engine
- spark
- plug
- seals
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Mushroom cover
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A cover that fits over the exhaust outlet to protect it from debris
- exhaust
- accessories
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Oil seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Component that seals the joint between two engine components to prevent oil leakage
- engine
- seal
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evaporator housing
Cooling and heating
English · machine-assisted draft
a component of a vehicle's air conditioning system that houses the evaporator coil
- vanagon
- airconditioning
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Lead bloom
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion
- corrosion
- contaminant
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G-grind camshaft
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A camshaft developed by Volkswagen with a specific grind pattern
- g-grind
- camshaft
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Distributor seal
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine
- ignition
- seal
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Counter-Steering Assistance
Transmission and drivetrain
English · machine-assisted draft
System that assists the driver with counter-steering in critical driving situations
- steering
- assistance
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Solid-state isolator
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
A device that allows the alternator to charge multiple battery banks independently
- electrical
- batteries
- isolator
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Input and Output Diagnosis
Electrical systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Process of identifying and troubleshooting issues with electrical inputs and outputs
- vw
- diagnosis
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Fuel injection hoses
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Hoses carrying fuel to the fuel injectors in a vehicle
- fuel
- injection
- hoses
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Double-Wishbone Suspension
Brakes and suspension
English · machine-assisted draft
Suspension system with two wishbone-shaped arms for improved wheel guidance
- suspension
- wheel
- guidance
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Fuel tap
Engine and fuel systems
English · machine-assisted draft
Shut-off and reserve valve located on VWs produced without fuel gauges
- fuel
- valve
- reserve
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