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Coolant
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A liquid used to regulate engine temperature
- engine
- maintenance
Coolant temperature gauge
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gauge that measures coolant temperature
- coolant
- temperature
- gauge
Coolant return flange
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A flange that returns coolant to the engine
- cooling
- coolant
Temperature Sensor Coolant
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A sensor that measures coolant temperature
- temperature
- sensor
- coolant
Phosphate Free Coolant
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of coolant that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- phosphate
coolant level warning switch
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
switch warning of low coolant level
- coolant
- switch
Coolant level switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors the coolant level in the engine
- coolant
- level
- switch
Coolant temperature sensor
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that measures the temperature of the coolant in the engine
- coolant
- temperature
- sensor
Coolant pressure cap
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A cap that regulates the pressure of the coolant in the system.
- coolant
- pressure
- cap
Coolant level
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of coolant in the cooling system
- cooling
- maintenance
Coolant temperature switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Switch that monitors the coolant temperature in the engine and activates the auxiliary water pump
- coolant
- temperature
- switch
Coolant pipe thermal switch
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Thermal switch that monitors the temperature of the coolant pipe in Waterboxer engines
- coolant
- pipe
- thermal
- switch
Coolant Level Sensor
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Sensor that monitors the coolant level in the engine
- engine
- vanagon
inhibitors
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
Coolant thermostat
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
A temperature-responsive valve in a water-cooled engine's coolant circuit. It regulates coolant flow as the engine warms; the correct part and installation are engine-specific.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
Coolant Loop
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A critical cooling system component around the engine compartment
- engine
- cooling
Antifreeze
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A substance that prevents freezing of the coolant in vehicle engines
- coolant
- corrosion
Coolant mixture ratio
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Proportion of antifreeze to water in the cooling system
- cooling
- engine
aeration
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the process of introducing air into the coolant, which can accelerate corrosion
- coolant
- corrosion
ZEREX EXTREME 450
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A brand of phosphate-free coolant made by BASF.
- coolant
- zerex
- extreme
Copper o-ring
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems
- coolant
- seal
phosphate free formula
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of coolant formula that does not contain phosphates
- coolant
- corrosion
Coolant expansion tank
VW Bus and camper partsEnglish · source definition
The pressurized tank in the water-cooled Vanagon cooling circuit that accommodates coolant expansion and provides a fill and bleed point. It is separate from the low-pressure coolant refill reservoir; the names are sometimes confused in parts listings.
- engine
- water-cooled
- cooling
corrosion inhibitors
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion, such as sodium nitrite or sodium benzoate
- coolant
- corrosion