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PS reservoir
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A container that holds the power steering fluid
- reservoir
- steering
Engine code
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Unique identifier assigned to a specific engine configuration
- engine
- code
Low beam
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lower-intensity beam of a headlight, used for normal driving
- lighting
- vanagon
Heat shield
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A component that protects surrounding areas from heat
- heat
- shield
DAB
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Digital Audio Broadcasting system that receives audio and additional data signals
- radio
- audio
- broadcasting
Ignition cables
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cables that carry the ignition signal to the spark plugs
- ignition
- cables
Fuel injection
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system for injecting fuel into an engine
- fuel
- injection
Traffic Announcement (TA)
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
system that plays traffic reports at preset volume
- radio
- traffic
Turnkey
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A complete engine ready for installation, including generator and coil
- engine
- turnkey
Wire thickness
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The diameter or cross-sectional area of an electrical wire
- wiring
- electrical
Bi-Xenon
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Advanced xenon headlight system that generates high and low beam
- lighting
- headlights
Selective Catalytic Reduction
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Process of reducing nitrogen oxide emissions
- emissions
- exhaust
Glow plug fuses
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Fuses specifically designed for diesel engine glow plugs
- fuses
- diesel
Alternator mounting bolt
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A bolt that secures the alternator in place
- electrical
- alternator
Scan tool
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device used to diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle technical issues
- diagnosis
- helpline
Throttle housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Housing that contains the throttle valve and linkage
- airflow
- fueling
Multi-Function Display
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Compact information unit displaying important vehicle information
- display
- information
- driver
air flow sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
sensor measuring air flow into engine
- air
- sensor
36 hp
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Engine introduced in 1953 for VW automobile line
- engine
- vw
Brake light switch
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A switch that activates the brake lights
- brakes
- lighting
- switches
Wiper interval relay
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Relay controlling the interval of the windshield wipers
- wipers
- electrical
Viscosity
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A measure of an oil's thickness and flowability.
- oil
- lubrication
- engine
Octane number
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measure of fuel's resistance to engine knocking
- fuel
- engine
Engine Number
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Stamped identification number, often underneath the generator pedestal
- engine
- identification