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Engine and fuel systems
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A type of additive used to improve the viscosity of an oil.

Engine and fuel systems
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a component in the air-flow meter that measures airflow

Electrical systems
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A graphical user interface element that opens automatically when certain IDs are tapped.

Engine and fuel systems
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Oxygen sensor, measures the difference in oxygen content between atmosphere and exhaust

Engine and fuel systems
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A thread about converting a vehicle's engine to a different type or model.

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Liters per 100 Kilometers. a measurement of fuel economy in the metric system. note that this is exactly backwards from the American system of miles/gallon. the metric measurement denotes the amount of fuel required to go a certain distance roughly, 10 L/100km = 23.5 mpg.

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Engine and fuel systems
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The sparks that ignite the fuel-air mixture in an internal combustion engine

Engine and fuel systems
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A type of oil made from chemical compounds, offering superior performance and protection.

Engine and fuel systems
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A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block

Engine and fuel systems
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Components that seal the spark plug wells in the engine

Engine and fuel systems
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A cover that fits over the exhaust outlet to protect it from debris

Engine and fuel systems
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Component that seals the joint between two engine components to prevent oil leakage

Cooling and heating
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a component of a vehicle's air conditioning system that houses the evaporator coil

Engine and fuel systems
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A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion

Engine and fuel systems
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A camshaft developed by Volkswagen with a specific grind pattern

Engine and fuel systems
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A seal used to prevent leaks in the distributor of a petrol engine

Transmission and drivetrain
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System that assists the driver with counter-steering in critical driving situations

Electrical systems
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A device that allows the alternator to charge multiple battery banks independently

Electrical systems
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Process of identifying and troubleshooting issues with electrical inputs and outputs

Engine and fuel systems
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Hoses carrying fuel to the fuel injectors in a vehicle

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