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Lateral Gradient
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Car's angle of incline sideways when driving across a slope
- incline
- slope
Trim panel clips
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Small devices used to secure trim panels in place
- interior
- trim
C-pillar
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vertical structural element in a vehicle, typically at the side
- vehicle
- structure
Compression pressure
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of the pressure within an engine's cylinders
- engine
- compression
- pressure
Drum brake
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of brake using a drum to house the brake shoes
- brakes
- drum
Spark plug gap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The distance between the spark plug's electrodes
- ignition
- engine
Gross Polluter
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Vehicle that produces excessive emissions, contributing significantly to air pollution.
- emissions
- pollution
Camshaft end cap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cover that seals the end of the camshaft
- engine
- camshaft
Dwell
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Refers to the length of time that the breaker points were closed
- engine
- distributor
Bosch CIS injection
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fuel injection system developed by Bosch
- bosch
- cis
- injection
Shock rod
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A rod that connects the shock absorber to the suspension system
- shocks
- suspension
Jacking points
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Points on the vehicle where a jack can be safely placed
- maintenance
- repair
Cylinder sleeve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A removable sleeve that lines the inside of a cylinder
- engine
- cylinder
Rocker shaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- valvetrain
powder coated
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A process of applying a protective coating using powdered paint
- coating
- protection
- finish
Phosphate Free Coolant
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of coolant that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- phosphate
Movable vent window glass
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Glass for the movable vent window
- vanagon
- t25
- glass
Coil Spring
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of spring that stores energy in a coiled shape
- spring
- coil
PSI
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pounds per square inch, a unit of measurement for air pressure
- air
- pressure
- measurement
Handbrake cable retainer
Brakes and suspensionEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that holds the handbrake cable in place
- brakes
- cables
- retainers
TSI technology
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Technology based on petrol direct injection for efficient engines
- engine
- fuel
- tsi
Wiper shaft caps
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Plastic or metal covers for the wiper shaft
- vanagon
- t25
- wipers
Seal window lift channels
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Seals for window lift channel gaps
- interior
- window
- seal
Piston circlip
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A circular clip that holds a piston pin in place
- engine
- piston