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muffler
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
device that reduces the noise of the exhaust gases
- exhaust
- engine
Perceptual safety
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Improved by well-designed vehicle lighting and good visibility
- visibility
- safety
HC
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Hydrocarbons, a measure of unburned fuel in engine emissions
- emissions
- hydrocarbons
IGNITION
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System for generating spark or heat for engine combustion
- ignition
- engine
Indicator lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lights that indicate the status of a vehicle system
- lights
- indicator
Fog lamp
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lighting device designed to improve visibility in foggy conditions
- lighting
- vanagon
Radio remote control
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a device for controlling central locking remotely
- convenience
- security
BA15s
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Base type for turn signal bulbs in Vanagon/T25 models
- vanagon
- t25
- base
Suppressor connectors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Connectors that suppress electrical noise in the ignition system
- ignition
- electrical
Supercharger
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Mechanically driven compressor that increases engine charge pressure
- engine
- performance
- boosting
Backlash
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Clearance between meshing gears in a transmission or engine
- engine
- backlash
Crankshaft pulley
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pulley that drives the serpentine belt
- engine
- pulley
pump pulley
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a pulley that drives the water pump
- cooling
- engine
TRAILER SIGNALS
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Signals sent from a trailer to the towing vehicle
- trailer
- signals
Dowel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pin or rod used to align or locate parts
- engine
- dowel
Valve Drive
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System responsible for operating engine valves
- engine
- cylinder
- valve
Crankshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Main shaft that converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion
- engine
- crankcase
Navigation System
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Electronic unit helping users find their desired destination
- navigation
- electronic
- destination
Rotor
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A moving component of an alternator that generates a magnetic field
- electrical
- components
Series-connected batteries
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Batteries connected in series to increase voltage
- batteries
- configuration
MultiFuel
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Volkswagen vehicles capable of running on ethanol (E85)
- ethanol
- e85
- fuel
vent tank
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a tank used to vent fuel vapors
- fuel
- vent
- tank
Camshaft
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shaft that operates the valves in an internal combustion engine
- engine
- camshaft
Depth of discharge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The percentage of battery capacity used before recharging
- batteries
- lifespan