Safety
Protective gear that shields your eyes from debris in the shop
Saftey glasses
A hand tool used to grip a bolt/nut that is too tight to turn by hand
The main component that powers a car
Engine
The fluid that reduces friction between engine components.
Motor oil
Slows or stops the vehicle
Braking system
What you should avoid wearing in the shop (could get caught in machinery)
Loose jewelry or Baggy clothing
A tool used to check if a bolt has been tightened to a manufacturer specified torque value
Torque wrench
The stroke where the piston moves upward to compress the air-fuel mixture
Compression stroke
The hydraulic fluid allows your brakes to work when you press the pedal.
Brake fluid
Powers electrical components (lights, sensors, and the power steering pump)
Electrical system
Fire extinguisher used for flammable liquids like gasoline and oil
Class B fire extinguisher
A tool that allows you to remove or install fasteners in tight spaces where a wrench cannot full swing
Ratchet & Socket
The component that ignites the air-fuel mixture
Spark plug
A fluid that regulates engine temperature.
Coolant/antifreeze
A belt that drives engine accessories (alternator, water pump, power steering).
serpentine belt
What you should check for while lifting/lowering a vehicle
equipment below the vehicle, appropriately placed lift arms, and vehicle balance
A tool designed to hold or bend small metal parts (often used in electrical)
Needle-Nose pliers
The engine system that controls how much air enters the engine by adjusting the opening of a throttle plate.
The intake system
A maintenance procedure prevents air pockets from forming in the cooling system after adding new coolant.
Bleeding/Purging the cooling system
Allows control of the front wheels
Steering system
Practice in which a technician identifies harzards before staring a job
Pre-Work safety inspection
Precision tool that can measure thickness down to thousandths of an inch
Micrometer
A term that refers to the system's ability to ignite air and fuel at the exact moment needed.
Ignition timing
A problem that occurs when brake fluid absorbs moisture
Brake fluid contamination
An onboard computer that manages engine performance, fuel delivery, timing, and emissions.
ECM/PCM