CAREERS
This certification organization is considered the industry standard for automotive technicians.
What is ASE?
Safety glasses should always be worn to protect this part of the body.
What are the eyes?
This tool is commonly used to tighten fasteners to a precise specification.
What is a torque wrench?
This system transfers engine power to the wheels.
What is the drivetrain?
This fluid lubricates moving engine parts.
What is engine oil?
This type of technician specializes in diagnosing electrical and electronic problems.
What is an electrical/electronics technician?
This safety device is used to extinguish shop fires.
What is a fire extinguisher?
Mechanics use this measuring tool to determine bolt or brake rotor thickness accurately.
What is a micrometer?
The engine, transmission, and differential are all part of this major vehicle grouping.
What is the powertrain?
Tire pressure should be checked with this simple measuring device.
What is a tire pressure gauge?
Entry-level technicians often begin in this area performing oil changes and tire rotations.
What is preventive maintenance or quick service?
Vehicles should be supported with these instead of relying only on a jack.
What are jack stands?
This shop machine is used to raise a vehicle off the ground for service.
What is an automotive lift?
This system controls vehicle temperature and passenger comfort.
What is the HVAC system?
Rotating tires helps promote this type of tire wear.
What is even wear?
Good communication and professionalism are examples of these types of workplace abilities.
What are soft skills?
OSHA requires shops to provide information about hazardous chemicals through these sheets.
What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
A multimeter is primarily used to measure voltage, resistance, and this electrical quantity.
What is current (amperage)?
Disc brakes, drum brakes, and ABS belong to this vehicle system.
What is the braking system?
This maintenance task removes contaminants from engine oil.
What is replacing the oil filter?
This document records customer concerns and authorizes vehicle repairs.
What is a repair order?
This law requires employees to be informed about hazardous substances in the workplace.
What is the Right-to-Know Law?
Scan tools connect to this onboard diagnostic system in modern vehicles.
What is OBD-II?
Hybrid vehicles combine a gasoline engine with this second source of propulsion.
What is an electric motor?
Neglecting coolant maintenance may cause this major engine problem.
What is overheating?