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A type of driving condition characterized by normal engine temperature, highway speeds, and a clean environment.

System that monitors oil pressure in the Wasserboxer engine

A ring that fits around a piston to seal the gap between the piston and cylinder

Type of antifreeze that is phosphate-free and suitable for use in engines

A device that uses hydraulic pressure to lift the valves in the engine

Valve that allows air to enter but not escape from a system

A measure of a battery's ability to supply power when the engine is not running

A mixture in which particles are suspended in a liquid, used to stabilize PTFE in engine oils

Measure of the fuel pump's ability to deliver fuel to the engine

Traction control system that intervenes in the engine management to counter wheel slip

A device that advances the ignition timing in response to vacuum changes in the engine

Thermoswitch for pre-heating the inlet manifold in Waterboxer engines

The front-mounted heat exchanger in a water-cooled Vanagon's engine-coolant circuit. It releases heat from circulating coolant to outside air. Air-cooled Type 2 buses do not use an engine-coolant radiator.

The component that regulates airflow into the engine and the switches that monitor throttle position

Gaps between the piston rings, which must be offset to prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber

A ring-shaped component that provides a seal between two parts, such as the cylinder head and engine block

Gaskets used to seal connection between cylinder head and exhaust manifold

A rod connecting the piston to the crankshaft, allowing the piston to move freely up and down in the cylinder.

Centrifugal advance only distributor

Original type of tire used on VWs through the mid 1960s, with plies that run diagonally from one bead to the other.