The Vanagon Dictionary
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Stroke
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance traveled by a piston in a vehicle's engine
- engine
- stroke
Rubberized undercoating
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of coating used to protect metal surfaces from corrosion
- undercoating
- rubberized
Idle Stabilizer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Idle Stabilizer, a system for stabilizing engine idle speed
- idle
- stabilizer
CO-2
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Carbon Dioxide, a measure of combustion efficiency in engines
- emissions
- combustion
Off Road Mode
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Low-range gear setting for off-road driving
- offroad
- drivetrain
Main bearing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Bearing that supports the crankshaft in the engine block
- engine
- bearing
Cross-counts
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Number of times O2 sensor crosses rich/lean threshold
- emissions
- fuel
Electric exterior mirror
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A mirror on the outside of the vehicle
- exterior
- mirrors
Valve Guides
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The parts that support the valves in an engine
- engine
- valve
Door trim
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The decorative or protective material around a vehicle's door
- interior
- trim
Fuchs
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of rim characterized by 5 spokes in a Porsche pattern
- wheels
- rim
- porsche
Intercooler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that cools compressed air to increase oxygen density
- engine
- cooling
- turbo
Exhaust outlet
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The point at which exhaust gases exit the vehicle
- exhaust
- emissions
Cargo Area
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Area located behind the front seat area of a Bus
- bus
- interior
FRFT
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Fixed Right the First Time, a goal for vehicle repairs
- frft
- repair
- quality
Bumper bracket
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bumper bracket is a component that supports the bumper.
- body
- interior
Coolant return flange
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flange that returns coolant to the engine
- cooling
- coolant
Distributor clamp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to secure the distributor in place
- ignition
- clamp
McPherson Strut
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
type of suspension used on models like the Super Beetle
- suspension
- super
Bleed properly
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
To remove air from the cooling system to prevent damage
- coolant
- maintenance
T-piece
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A connector that splits a hose into two branches
- fuel
- hose
Crevice corrosion
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Corrosion occurring in crevices or areas where moisture accumulates
- corrosion
- engine
wide blade screwdriver
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a screwdriver with a wide flat blade
- tools
- maintenance
Rubber gasket
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rubber seal used to seal the window frame
- gasket
- window
- seal