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Alphabetical public term index for this language.
A type of fuel injection system
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.
German term for mobile home or RV
Air-fuel ratio in an internal combustion engine
A sensor used to measure the air-fuel mixture in an engine
System that alerts drivers to potential lane departure
A seat belt that crosses the lap
Process of smoothing and polishing engine valve surfaces
type of rear axle nut and reduction box design
Sensor measuring lateral acceleration for electronic stabilization
Car's angle of incline sideways when driving across a slope
Measure of the vehicle's acceleration perpendicular to its direction of motion
A type of contaminant that can clog radiator tubes, possibly related to corrosion
Engine response to lean fuel mixture
Light Emitting Diode. those little red/green/yellow 'lights' that almost never burn out. sort of solid plastic light bulbs. and they use very very little amounts of electricity.
Light-emitting semi-conductor with low power consumption
Left-hand drive vehicle configuration
Lighting for the vehicle's license plate
A component that lifts the valves in an engine.
System for providing light for a vehicle
Type of differential that limits the slip between the wheels
smaller portion of front suspension arms
A type of lubricant and penetrant used to loosen stuck bolts
A type of sealant used to secure head cap nuts
A device within a differential that couples both wheels for additional traction
A mechanism to secure a connector
A locknut is a type of nut used to secure a bolt or screw in place.
Laughing Out Loud
Complete engine assembly, including block, crankshaft, and cylinder head
raised or depressed slots in body panels for air induction
Lower-intensity beam of a headlight, used for normal driving
position of door hinges on Split Bus body
slang term for 1959 and earlier Karmann Ghias with low headlights
Switch that monitors low oil pressure in the engine
bucket-style seat with low backrest used in VW sedans
type of customization where vehicle's stock height is reduced
Liquified Petroleum Gas. The stuff that the stove and refrigerator use for fuel in the campers.
VW truck model sold in Europe and Brazil
Specifications for the correct amount and type of lubricant to use
Process of applying lubricant to reduce friction
bolt used to mount wheel to brake drum or disc brake rotor
A seal for the luggage box on a Westfalia bus
Trim and covering for luggage area
feature that provides support for the lower back