Driver's Ed Vehicle Systems and Maintenance
Coolant
Mixture of water and antifreeze
Oil Pump
Moves oil to all moving engine parts
Fuse
Protects vehicle's electrical circuits from overloading
Battery
Provides energy to start the engine
Water Pump
Pumps coolant through radiator and engine
Muffler
Quiets engine noise
Catalytic Converter
Reduces harmful gas emissions
True
Springs are designed to soften the impact of bumps in the roadway
Clues of Misalignment
Steering Wheels is hard to turn and vibrates; Front end wobbles; Car pulls to one side; Tire threads wear unevenly; Bounces too much after a bump
Alternator
Supplies electricity needed to keep the engine running.
False; and the shocks
The main parts of a suspension system are the springs and the shocks.
True
The radiator should be opened only when the radiator is cool.
Crankshaft
The shaft turned by the pistons of the engine
False; There should be no play
There should be no more than two inches of play in the steering wheel if your vehicles has power steering.
True
Tire tread depth should be at least 1/26 inch
Tailpipe
Where exhaust gases exit vehicle
True
With newer vehicles, many but not all repairs are covered under the warranty.
False; You can know
You can't know the specific guidelines for servicing your vehicle.
True
You should ask a mechanic for an estimate before work begins on your vehicle
False; To make sure that they are not too loose.
You should check a vehicle's battery cables to make sure that they are not too tight.
False; When the engine isn't running.
You should check the engine oil level when the engine is running.
True
You should check your vehicle's headlights and turn signals every week
False; Some brake problems the vehicle may have.
Your vehicle's brake warning light will make you aware of some brake problems the vehicle may have.
True
Your vehicles's tires should be rotated at least every 5000 to 6000 miles.
Exhaust Manifold
Collects unburned gases.
Engine Control Module
Controls electric and other vehicle systems
Thermostat
Controls flow of the coolant
Starter or Starter Motor
A device for starting the engine of a vehicle
Spark Plug
A device in an engine's cylinder that ignites the mixture of air and gas with a sparkk
False; should be replaced if frayed or cracked.
A fan belt should be replaced every 5000 miles.
Clutch Pedal
A pedal that toggles a rotating shaft's functality
Ignition
Key activated device that helps start an engine
Ignition Switch
Key is used here to start a vehicle
Drive Shaft
A rotating shaft that transmit torque in an engine
Drive Wheels
A wheel that moves a vehicle
Differential
An arrangement of gears that allows each drive to turn at a different speed when a vehicle goes around a curve
Carbon Monoxide
An odorless, deadly gas
Generator
Another name for alternator
True
Brakes should be tested once a month.