The Vanagon Dictionary
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Nutcracker
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to remove nuts without damaging the studs
- tool
- nutcracker
- exhaust
Broom handle
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to help install the window
- tool
- window
- installation
Individual Component Image
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Visual representation of a single vehicle component
- component
- image
BFH
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A colloquialism for a large, heavy hammer used for various tasks.
- hammer
- tool
ElsaPro
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen's online repair manual providing repair information and more
- repair
- manual
- volkswagen
junkyard
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a place where old vehicles are dismantled and parts are sold
- salvage
- parts
Dometic Repair Facility
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A authorized service center for Dometic products
- refrigerator
- repair
jerry can
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A container used to store and transport fuel
- tool
- container
- fuel
Keyword search
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A search function using keywords to find specific information
- search
- resources
- vw
CFM
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cubic feet per minute, a unit of measurement for air flow
- air
- flow
- measurement
Floor jack
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to lift a vehicle off the ground
- floor
- jack
Jacking points
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Points on the vehicle where a jack can be safely placed
- maintenance
- repair
PSI
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pounds per square inch, a unit of measurement for air pressure
- air
- pressure
- measurement
VAGcat
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An online catalog of parts and schematics for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles.
- vag
- catalog
Body Work
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
To perform dent repair or other bodywork on a vehicle.
- bodywork
- repair
Thermoil
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing
- batteries
- thermoil
Billet
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A solid chunk of metal used for machining or fabricating a part.
- metal
- machining
Duct Tape
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A versatile adhesive tape used for various repairs and fixes.
- tool
- repair
- fix
Parts Car
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A vehicle in poor condition, only useful for salvaging parts.
- vehicle
- condition
- parts
Galvanized steel
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Steel coated with a layer of zinc to protect against corrosion
- materials
- metals
Standard transmission final drive
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The final drive component of a standard transmission
- transmission
- maintenance
Air Supply Modification
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A procedure to improve the air supply pump on the refrigerator
- refrigerator
- maintenance
metric allen wrench
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a wrench with a metric socket and allen key
- tool
- metric
running gear
Transmission and drivetrainEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the components of a vehicle that maintain contact with the road surface
- suspension
- steering