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Air filter housing
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that contains the air filter and directs air into the engine
- engine
- air
air flow sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
sensor measuring air flow into engine
- air
- sensor
Auxiliary air regulator
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Regulates auxiliary air supply to the engine
- air
- regulator
air supply pump
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A pump that supplies air to the combustion chamber
- pump
- air
Intake air distributor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distributes air to the engine's cylinders
- intake
- air
- distributor
Auxiliary Air Valve
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Valve that provides additional air to the engine
- air
- valve
Intake air sensor
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Measures the temperature and density of the intake air
- intake
- air
- sensor
Air turbulence fan
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A fan that helps to circulate air inside the refrigerator for better cooling
- refrigeration
- airflow
Hot air blower
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Device that blows hot air for heating
- heating
- accessory
Air Supply Modification
Camper equipmentEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A procedure to improve the air supply pump on the refrigerator
- refrigerator
- maintenance
Airbag Control Unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Computer system that controls the deployment of airbags in the event of a collision
- safety
- electronics
Side and head airbags
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of airbag that provides protection for occupants' heads and sides
- safety
- restraint
Hoses
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Flexible tubes that carry air for painting
- air
- hose
- equipment
Heating, Air Conditioning and Climate Control
Cooling and heatingEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Systems that control the temperature and air quality inside the vehicle
- vw
- comfort
R134a
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of refrigerant used in air conditioning systems
- refrigerant
- airconditioning
R12
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a type of refrigerant used in older air conditioning systems
- refrigerant
- airconditioning
Regulator
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that regulates the air pressure for painting
- air
- pressure
- control
CFM
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Cubic feet per minute, a unit of measurement for air flow
- air
- flow
- measurement
PSI
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pounds per square inch, a unit of measurement for air pressure
- air
- pressure
- measurement
VW Smell
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Distinctive smell of air-cooled VWs, often from upholstery or rubber seals.
- smell
- aircooled
Intake manifold
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Component that directs air and fuel into the engine's cylinders
- engine
- airflow
Airbag
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Inflatable bag that deploys in the event of a collision to reduce injury risk
- safety
- restraint
Compressor
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that compresses air for use in painting and other applications
- air
- tool
- equipment
metering potentiometer wiper
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
a component in the air-flow meter that measures airflow
- vanagon
- engine