Tools of the Trade
This tool is used to loosen or tighten lug nuts on wheels.
What is a lug nut wrench?
This fluid helps cool and lubricate an engine’s moving parts.
What is motor oil?
This belt drives multiple devices such as the alternator and power steering pump.
What is a serpentine belt?
This part creates the spark needed to ignite the air-fuel mixture in a cylinder.
What is a spark plug?
This should be checked by pulling out a dipstick and reading the level.
What is engine oil?
A hand tool with pivoted jaws used for cutting or bending objects
What are pliers?
This filter prevents debris from entering the engine’s cylinders.
What is the air filter?
This pulley transfers engine power to the air conditioning compressor.
What is the A/C pump pulley?
What voltage does a typical car battery deliver?
What is 12 volts?
What is the process called when you rotate tires to ensure even tread wear across all tires?
What is tire rotation?
This tool tightens nuts and bolts using a cylindrical socket on the end of a handle.
What is a nut driver?
If this fluid is low, it could indicate worn brake pads or a system leak.
What is brake fluid?
This wrench helps adjust the tension on serpentine belts.
What is a serpentine belt wrench?
This tool helps tighten nuts in hard-to-reach areas with a ratcheting action.
What is a ratchet?
This type of hammer is often used to shape metal parts.
What is a ball-peen hammer?
A power tool with interchangeable attachments used to remove bolts quickly.
What is an impact wrench?
A part that routes partially burned gases back into the engine to reduce emissions.
What is the PCV valve?
What tool is used to lift the vehicle off the ground to provide access for maintenance underneath?
What is a car jack?
This type of tool is used for electrical connections and to hold small wires in place.
What are locking pliers?
This part allows gases to escape the engine’s crankcase.
What is a PCV valve?
This tool has a cross-shaped tip, making it different from a flat-head screwdriver.
What is a Phillips head screwdriver?
This tool removes spin-on oil filters from vehicles.
What is an oil-filter wrench?
This belt loops around multiple pulleys and rotates with the engine’s movement.
What is an engine belt?
If your car won’t start due to a dead battery, this tool will jump-start the vehicle.
What are jumper cables?
A safety tool used to lift cars for maintenance.
What is a car lift?