- vacuum vent valve
- (VVV) controls the induction of fresh air into a vacuum system to prevent chemical decay of the vacuum diaphragm that can occur on contact with fuel
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
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