Vehicle Systems and Maintenance Review
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 has emissions
Alternator
Supplies electricity needed to keep the engine running
Drive Wheels
They receive power to move
Drive Shaft
Transfers power from transmission to rear axle assembly
Crankshaft
Transmitted to wheels, making the vehicle move
True or False: The radiator cap should be opened only when the radiator is cool.
True
True or False: You should ask a mechanic for an estimate before work begins on your vehicle.
True.
True or False: Your vehicle's tires should be rotated at least every 5000 to 6000 miles.
True.
Starter Motor
Turns the flywheel of the engine
Tailpipe
Where exhaust gases ext vehicle
Spark Plug
Causes a spark to fuel-air mixture inside the cylinder to explode.
Ignition
Causes power to be drawn from the battery to a small electric starter motor
Exhaust Manifold
Collects un burned gasses
Engine Control Module
Controls electric and other vehicle systems
Thermostat
Controls flow of coolant
Clutch Pedal
Engages and disengages the engine
True or False: A fan belt should be replaced every 5000 miles.
False. A fan belt may need tightened or adjustment. Replace frayed or cracked belt as soon as possible.
True or False: With newer vehicles, many repairs are covered under the vehicle's warranty.
False. Many repairs are NOT covered under the vehicle's warranty.
True or False: Your vehicle's brake warning light will make you aware of any brake problems the vehicle might have.
False. The light will turn on for some but not all problems.
True or False: The main parts of a suspension system are the springs and the tires.
False. The main parts of a suspension system are the springs and the shock absorbers.
True or False: Springs are designed to soften the impact of bumps in the roadway.
False. The shock absorbers soften the impact of bumps.
True or False: Tire tread depth should be at least 1/26 inch.
False. They should be at least 1/16 inch.
True or False: You should check your vehicle's headlights and turn signals every week.
False. They should be checked before you drive, every time you drive.
True or False: You can't know the specific guidelines for servicing your vehicle.
False. You can get guidelines but it depends on the kind and amount of driving you do.
True or False: You should check the engine oil level when the engine is running.
False. You should change it but when the engine is NOT running.
True or False: You should check your vehicle's battery cables to make sure that they are not too tight.
False. You should check your vehicle's battery cables to make sure that they are tightly connected.
True or False: Brakes should be tested once a month.
False. Your brakes should be tested every time you drive before you start driving.
True or False: There should be no more than 2 inches of play in the steering wheel if your vehicle has power steering.
False. Your steering wheel should have NO play at all.
Ignition Switch
Key is used here to start the vehicle
7 Clues that a vehicle's front end is out of alignment or the tires need balancing.
1. Too much free movement in steering wheel 2. Steering wheel vibrates or is difficult to turn 3. Front end wobbles or shimmies 4. Vehicle bumps as you turn wheel onto smooth road 5. Vehicle pulls to one side when you drive 7. Tread wear on front tires is uneven
Differential
Allows rear wheels to turn at different speeds when the vehicle turns
Carbon Monoxide
An odorless, deadly gas
Generator
Another name for Alternator