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Alphabetical public term index for this language.
Fahrvergnügen is a made-up German word meaning 'pleasure of driving', and Volkswagen marketting claims it can only be experienced in a VW automobile.
The housing around the engine cooling fan that directs airflow across the cylinders and cylinder heads on an air-cooled VW engine. Type 2 shrouds differ by engine and model year; this term does not describe the liquid-coolant radiator used on water-cooled Vanagons.
Mirror arm used on Buses from 1955 to mid-1958
A screen for accessing bookmarked vehicle information
Information or reaction provided in response to a particular service or action.
System that controls the foot-operated components
High-end audio system developed exclusively for Volkswagen
A coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when energized
A device that filters and controls the air supply for painting
The last gear ratio in a vehicle's drivetrain, between the transmission and wheels
Sealing component for final drive flange in automatic transmissions
The sequence in which the spark plugs fire in a multi-cylinder engine
Friendly Local Auto Garage
A socket used to hold a flag or other exterior accessory
Friendly Local Auto Parts Store/Supplier/Source
Friendly Local Auto Repair Shop
The temperature at which an oil releases flammable vapors.
Type of cabin floor design in a vehicle
Friendly Local Auto Tire Store
Pipes that can be bent or flexed to connect the exhaust system
Battery design using liquid electrolyte and lead-antimony plates
Brackets that attach to the floor of the vehicle
Material used to cover the floor of a vehicle
A device used to lift a vehicle off the ground
A panel for repairing the floor of a vehicle
A device used to recover fluids, such as coolant, from a system.
A type of fitting used to connect a hose to a heater core for flushing purposes.
Material used for cushioning and comfort in seats
Lighting device designed to improve visibility in foggy conditions
A table that folds up against the wall
A table that can be folded up for storage or transport
A program for following up and escalating vehicle repair issues
Abbreviation for Fixed Operation Managers
Distance between the tire contact point and the air intake system of the engine
A type of electrical connector with a fork-like shape
System that warns driver of potential front-end collision
A vehicle layout where the driver and steering gear are positioned in front of the front wheels
Device used to measure exhaust gas content, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, and hydrocarbons.
Type of wheel suspension with four rod-type control arms
Function that allows vehicle to coast and save fuel
An onboard tank that stores water for a camper's sink supply. Capacity, location, filler, vent, and drain differ by conversion; it is not necessarily a potable-water-rated tank unless the specific installation is documented as such.
Fixed Right the First Time, a goal for vehicle repairs
The front axle is a crucial component of a vehicle's suspension system.
A bearing located at the front of an engine or alternator
Small, flat washers that help to absorb thrust loads on the front bearings
Pipe that carries exhaust gases from engine to exhaust system
Protective component for the front inner fender of a Vanagon
Repair panel for the front lower corner in Vanagon/T25
Lower section of the front panel in Vanagon/T25
Bushings for the front shift rod in a vehicle
A component that absorbs shock and stabilizes the vehicle's front suspension
Bolts that secure the front shock absorber in place
A cap that covers and protects the front shock absorber from dust and debris
A bearing that supports the front wheel of the vehicle
The central part of a wheel that rotates on the axle
Petrol engine with direct injection, without turbocharger
Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition
Type of rim characterized by 5 spokes in a Porsche pattern
Tank that allows fuel to expand and contract with temperature changes
Filter that cleans fuel before it enters the engine
Component that sends fuel level information to the fuel gauge
A protective covering for a fuel heater
Hose carrying fuel in a vehicle
A system for injecting fuel into an engine
Hoses carrying fuel to the fuel injectors in a vehicle
Pump that supplies fuel to the engine
Measure of the fuel pump's ability to deliver fuel to the engine
System that provides fuel to the engine
The system that supplies fuel to the engine
A device that measures the fuel level in a vehicle's fuel tank
Lines that allow air to enter and leave the fuel tank
Shut-off and reserve valve located on VWs produced without fuel gauges
Subjective term referring to the complete return of a Volkswagen to its original condition
Switch that detects when the throttle is fully open
Container holding multiple fuses for protecting electrical circuits
Protective lid for the fuse box
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