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Bus terminology

A form of fuel injection found on VW Vanagon / Transporters from 1983.5 to 1985. characterized by a digital 'map' of the 'proper' fuel quantity vs engine rpm and temperature.

Bus terminology

The German name for Double-cab pickup truck.

Bus terminology

Another company that made camping conversions of VW buses .

Bus terminology

Department of Transportation. an agency of the U.S. Federal Government that has authority over some aspects of auto- mobile construction, especially in the safety-related areas.

Bus terminology

The VW pickup truck characterized by seating for five or six and three doors. A ½-ton vehicle.

Mailing list slang

Dreaded Previous Owner (the sorry so-and-so who owned and mistreated YOUR bus before you bought it).

Bus terminology

Electronic Control Unit. Generally refers to the 'computer' that controls the fuel injection system.

Bus terminology

Electronic Fuel Injection. Computerized metering and squirting of fuel, replacing the carburetor systems. introduced into the buses in the mid-70's.

Bus terminology

Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One of the emission control techniques, in which gases are sucked from the exhaust pipes (before the muffler) and re-circulated through the intake manifold (to be 'burned' again). the high heat associated with exhaust gases required expensive metals ... so replacing/repairing this system can be costly.

Bus terminology

Environmental Protection Agency. Another agency of the U.S. Federal Government that gets involved in automobile construction, especially in the engine emissions area.

Bus terminology

Slang term for the Volkswagen EuroVan camper, which was converted by Winnebago .

Bus terminology

Any of the Volkswagen Transporters from 1992 to present. some were sold in Europe in 1991. generally characterized by their engine located in the front of the vehicle, driving the front wheels, and their very rounded shape and huge rear hatch.

Bus terminology

Shortened nickname for the EuroVan .

Bus terminology

Fahrvergnügen is a made-up German word meaning 'pleasure of driving', and Volkswagen marketting claims it can only be experienced in a VW automobile.

Mailing list slang

Friendly Local Auto Garage

Mailing list slang

Friendly Local Auto Parts Store/Supplier/Source

Mailing list slang

Friendly Local Auto Repair Shop

Mailing list slang

Friendly Local Auto Tire Store

Mailing list slang

Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition

Mailing list slang

For What It's Worth