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An aftermarket product used to paint over and seal rust, preventing further damage.

• product
• rust
• protection

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A metal bar that hooks over the front beam of a VW for towing

• tow
• bar

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A tool used to convert the wheel nut socket size

• tools
• wheels

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A screw with a cover edge, used for various applications

• fastener
• hardware

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A device that filters and controls the air supply for painting

• air
• filter
• control

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Data and guidance for using scan tools to diagnose vehicle issues

• diagnostics
• information
• resource

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A polyester body filler used to smooth out bodywork or repair dents and dings in metal.

• bodywork
• filler

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A set of snap fasteners and a press tool used for installation

• fastener
• hardware

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A device that adapts a floor jack to support the transmission

• transmission
• jack
• adapter

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A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve

• gas
• gauge
• reserve

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A two-digit code indicating a sub-category of a vehicle part

• identification
• nomenclature

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Type of nut that locks itself in place to prevent loosening

• fasteners
• hardware

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A locknut is a type of nut used to secure a bolt or screw in place.

• nut
• locknut
• fastener

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A device used to recover fluids, such as coolant, from a system.

• fluid
• recovery
• vessel

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A container used to store small parts or tools, often made from margarine tubs.

• container
• storage
• parts

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A small, flat sheet of film or paper containing a large amount of information in a compact form

• documentation
• reference

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A program for following up and escalating vehicle repair issues

• program
• follow-up
• escalation

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A cylinder bolt is a type of bolt used to secure a cylinder in place.

• cylinder
• bolt
• fastener

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A type of fastener used to secure wires, hoses, or other items.

• fastener
• tie
• wire

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A lead-acid battery sold as requiring reduced routine servicing, often with no user access for checking or topping up individual cells. The name does not mean that charge, terminals and overall condition need no attention. Gerry’s 1995 FAQ discusses this older automotive usage; it does not describe every modern sealed battery.

• battery
• design

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A tool used to apply force or separate parts, also known as a tie-rod-end separator.

• tool
• separator
• force

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A device or mechanism that generates a vacuum, used for various purposes such as bleeding the cooling system.

• vacuum
• source

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A type of plier that can be used as a wrench, hammer, or other tool.

• tool
• grip
• plier

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A type of filter that allows oil to bypass the main filter and flow directly to the engine.

• oil
• filter
• engine