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Engine and fuel systems
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A switch that controls the throttle valve in the fuel injection system

Engine and fuel systems
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A sensor used to measure the air-fuel mixture in an engine

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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System combining two drive principles, such as TSI unit and electric motor

Engine and fuel systems
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A failure of the engine to ignite the fuel-air mixture in one or more cylinders

Engine and fuel systems
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Compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon, emitted by vehicles as unburned fuel, contributing to air pollution.

Engine and fuel systems
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Colorless, odorless gas produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, contributing to climate change.

Electrical systems
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A K-jetronic connector is a type of connector used in fuel injection systems.

Bus terminology

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

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Engine and fuel systems
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Computer that controls the engine's functions, such as fuel injection and ignition timing

Bus terminology

Miles per gallon. The American measurement of fuel economy, denoting the distance traveled for a certain amount of fuel. roughly, 20 mpg = 11.75 L/100km.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Engine and fuel systems
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Centrifugal advance only distributor

Engine and fuel systems
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Dual Vacuum Dual Advance distributor

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.

Original Vanagon Dictionary; author uncredited
Engine and fuel systems
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Direct injection diesel engine with turbocharger

Engine and fuel systems
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German term for an inline engine

Engine and fuel systems
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Sensor that measures coolant temperature

Engine and fuel systems
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substances added to coolant to prevent corrosion

Engine and fuel systems
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valve regulating engine air flow

Engine and fuel systems
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Engine initially designed for Volksauto

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