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Voltmeter gauge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gauge measuring voltage, typically 8-16V
- gauges
- voltage
- meter
Coolant temperature gauge
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gauge that measures coolant temperature
- coolant
- temperature
- gauge
Fuel Gauge Sending Unit
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge
- fuel
- gauge
Oil pressure gauge
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Instrument that measures oil pressure
- engine
- lubrication
Under-dash mounting plate
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Plate for mounting gauges under the dashboard
- dashboard
- gauges
- mounting
Tachometer
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Instrument that measures engine speed in revolutions per minute
- instrument
- gauge
Speedometer head
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The component that houses the speedometer gauge
- instrument
- speed
Fuel tap
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Shut-off and reserve valve located on VWs produced without fuel gauges
- fuel
- valve
- reserve
Auf-Zu
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A system for switching between the main gas tank and an emergency reserve
- gas
- gauge
- reserve
State-of-charge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
An estimate of how much charge remains in a battery, commonly expressed as a percentage of full charge. It differs from battery health: a worn battery can be fully charged yet store little usable energy. The voltage and electrolyte-density table in Gerry’s 1995 FAQ concerns lead-acid batteries, not a universal camper-battery gauge.
- batteries
- maintenance