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T H E D R I V E R S E D G E C U R R I C U L U M I N T E R A C T I V E Vehicle Maintenance

Attention Student: Before going through this lesson, download and print out from the website the review questions for this lesson: Review Questions – Vehicle Maintenance The answers to these questions must be completed and turned in to your instructor to receive credit for your independent learning hours. It is suggested that you look for the answers to these questions as you go through the lesson.

Vehicle Maintenance This lesson will focus upon things the average person, with a little knowledge and desire, can do to help maintain their car in good operating condition. There are many things that you can do to keep your car in good condition, but there are some things that need to be left to mechanics.

What You Can Do ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle Maintenance What do you know about checking tire pressure?

Checking Tire Pressure (check at every fuel fill up) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance What do you know about checking tire pressure?

Checking Tire Pressure Vehicle Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object],What do you know about checking tire pressure?

Vehicle Maintenance What do you know about tire rotation ?

Tire Rotation (usually about every 8000 kilometers) ,[object Object],[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance For you to do this job you’ll need these . . . What do you know about tire rotation ?

Vehicle Maintenance What do you know about checking your oil ?

Checking Your Oil ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance What do you know about checking your oil ?

Adding oil ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance

When To Change Your Oil About every 5,000 - 8,000 kilometers or 3 months See owners manual for specifics Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle Maintenance What do you know about checking the brake fluid ?

Checking Brake Fluid ,[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object],What do you know about checking the brake fluid ?

Bad Brakes warning ,[object Object],[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance

Checking Windshield Washer Fluid ,[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object],What is the usual color of the windshield washer fluid ?

Engine Temperature ,[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance ,[object Object],Gauge reads hot

Engine Temperature Vehicle Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object]

Know your fluids ,[object Object],Vehicle Maintenance Motor oil: check under engine Transmission fluid: check under car…back part of engine Coolant: check water pump, radiator or hose Power steering fluid: check system Water: usually condensation

Vehicle Maintenance What do you know about changing air filters ?

Changing air filter Vehicle Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object],What do you know about changing air filters ?

Changing fuses Vehicle Maintenance What do you know about changing fuses ?

Changing fuses Vehicle Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What do you know about changing fuses ?

Changing bulbs Vehicle Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Things better left to professionals (unless you’ve had special training and have access to the proper equipment) Vehicle Maintenance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Gasohol (ethanol) Other considerations What do you know about ethanol ?

Gasohol (ethanol) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Other considerations What do you know about ethanol ?

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Gasohol (ethanol) Other considerations What do you know about ethanol ?

Other considerations What do you know about emission testing ?

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Other considerations What do you know about emission testing ?

Your tire blows out… What do you do? In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication Other considerations

Your tire blows out… What do you do? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication Other considerations Changing a tire

In order to change a tire, you need a jack. A jack is a hand-operated device used to lift and hold one corner or side of the car. You also need a lug wrench which should be provided with the spare tire. Safety Note: A car can slip off of a jack, so never put yourself in a position where the car could fall on you. Other considerations Changing a tire

Shift to Park Set the parking brake Other considerations Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite the flat tire. Use a block of wood or a large rock to firmly secure the wheel . Changing a tire

Take out spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. (they may be in the truck – consult owner’s manual for exact location) Other considerations Position jack under the car according to instructions. Jack up the car high enough so the flat tire still touches the ground. Changing a tire

[object Object],Remove the wheel cover or hubcap and loosen the lug nuts. Other considerations Changing a tire

[object Object],[object Object],Other considerations Jack up the car until the flat tire completely clears the ground. Use the lug wrench to completely remove the nuts and place them in the wheel cover. You will want the flat tire about 15 centimeters off the ground because the spare tire is fully inflated and will require more ground clearance. Changing a tire

[object Object],[object Object],Other considerations - Pull the wheel straight toward you, and off the car. Changing a tire

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Other considerations Putting spare tire on Changing a tire

[object Object],[object Object],Other considerations Changing a tire

[object Object],[object Object],Other considerations Safety Note: Do not use the smaller spare tire for more than 80 km 4 3 2 1 ,[object Object],Changing a tire

Other considerations What do you know about jump starting a car battery ?

When a battery goes dead, your car will make no sound (or a clicking sound) when trying to start the engine. You can probably start the car by using jumper cables connected to a good battery of another vehicle. Safety Note: The good battery and dead battery must be of the same voltage. Also, do not try to charge a frozen battery because it might explode. Other considerations Jump-starting a car What do you know about jump starting a car battery ?

[object Object],[object Object],Bring the two cars together so that the jumper cables can reach both batteries easily. Do not let the cars touch. Turn off the engine with each car in park with parking brake set. Other considerations Jump-starting a car

Identify each positive and negative terminal. The positive should be marked + or red. The negative should be marked – or black. Securely clamp the positive jumper cable to the positive terminals on each battery. Other considerations + + - - Good Battery Dead Battery Jump-starting a car

Securely clamp one end of the negative jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery. Safety Note: Keep jumper cables away from any moving parts. Other considerations + + - - Good Battery Dead Battery Engine block Securely clamp the other end of the negative jumper cable to the engine block. DO NOT CLAMP THIS CABLE TO THE DEAD BATTERY’S NEGATIVE TERMINAL. IT MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. Jump-starting a car

[object Object],[object Object],Other considerations + + - - Good Battery Dead Battery Engine block Jump-starting a car

[object Object],Other considerations Safety Note: Dispose of any cloth used to wipe battery parts because it may be contaminated with acid. 4 3 2 1 Once the vehicle has been successfully jump-started, allow the engine idle for about 30 minutes to recharge the battery. remove cables Jump-starting a car

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Economical Operation: Vehicle Maintenance

[object Object],Disposal of Used Fluids / Batteries / Tires Vehicle Maintenance

Review time…how much do you remember? Vehicle Maintenance Explain how enviornmentally conscious driving contributes to safety and economic benefits

[object Object],[object Object],5) If you hear a squealing metal sound when applying the brakes, it may mean that its time for a ________________ 3) To check your oil, first find the ___________. If you are down ________ or more add enough to bring it to full line. 4) You should change your oil according to the owners manual recommendations, usually every _________km. 6) True or False: ________Because of the possibility of freezing, using water it is not recommended as a windshield washer. 2) True or False: For most tires they should be rotated about every 16,000 km. ________________

[object Object],7) True or False: If your car begins to overheat, you should first try to turn on the heater & fan on high to try to reduce the engine temperature. _______ 10) Red color fluid leakage near the back of the engine is probably a ______________leak, which could be costly. 11) Perhaps the easiest vehicle maintenance is changing the ____________ 12) Correcting an electrical malfunction such as lights not working, may be easily corrected by changing a _____ 9) If you notice fluid leakage under the car (other than water) you should get it checked out by ______________.

[object Object],[object Object],17) When changing a flat tire, find something to firmly secure the wheel such as a___________ or some rocks. 15) Since cars are the largest cause of carbon monoxide pollution and smog, they need to pass _____________ 13) True or False: Unless you have the proper equipment and knowledge an engine tune-up is best left to professionals. ________ 16) If you experience a flat tire, park on a ______spot, away from traffic and turn on the _______________ 18) After mounting the spare tire, when replacing the lug nuts, be sure to ___________them to secure tire evenly.

[object Object],[object Object],21) When bringing the two vehicles close together, be sure that they do not ________ each other. 19) True or False: If your battery is dead it might still be possible to start it with the use of jumper cables._____ 22) Begin by securing the _________ jumper cable to the positive terminals on each battery. 23) True or False: Connect the negative terminals of each battery to each other. _______ 24) After starting the car, disconnect the cables in the ___________order that you connected them.

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