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Vacuum lines & hoses
Flexible tubing used to carry air, fluids, vapors or pressurized gas.
Valve clearance
The maximum amount of space between a rocker arm or cam and the part it contacts to actuate a valve.
Valve gear type
The number of camshafts used by an engine, as well as their orientation in relation to its valves.
Valves per cylinder
The total number of intake and exhaust valves employed in each individual cylinder of an engine.
Vanity mirrors
Mirrors commonly placed on the underside of a vehicle's sun visors intended to be used for personal grooming.
Variable gear ratio steering assembly
The steering mechanism that converts the rotational motion of a steering wheel to the side-to-side motion of a lever that is connected to the steering linkage.
Variable valve timing
An engine feature that allows the lift, timing or duration of the engine's valvetrain to be changed dynamically while it is in operation.
Vehicle Identification Number
Also referred to as "VIN." Please click here for the definition of this term and additional information.
Vehicle type
The type of vehicle class, examples of which are large cars, midsize cars, minivans, pickup trucks, small cars, special purpose vehicles, sports utility vehicles, station wagons and vans.
Video game input
A set of RCA plugs located in the rear passenger section of a vehicle.
Video monitor
A color or monochromatic liquid crystal display used for information, navigation or video located in a vehicle's dashboard, headliner or headrests.
Video remote control
A wireless device that uses infrared or radio frequency to control a vehicle's video system.
Video source
A device that produces a video signal to be displayed by a vehicle's entertainment system.