Preventive maintenance terms
this process forces the old transmission fluid out and puts new fluids in.
what is a transmission fluid flush
how fast an engine can produce torque
what is horsepower
should be cherry red and has friction modifiers. if overheated can be have a burnt smell.
what is ATF
turns chemical energy into thermal engine, and thermal engine into mechanical energy. one of the indications of this working is shown in rotations per minute.
verify the concern
what is the first step listed on the troubleshooting flow chart hanging in the classroom
one of the easiest and most important tasks a technician can do whether part of preventive maintenance or troubleshooting a specific issue
what is a multi point inspection.
Dot 3, dot 4, dot 5, dot 5.1
what is brake fluid
Can be just about any color, flows through multiple systems. can cause a milky color if mixed with some other fluid
what is antifreeze/ coolant
takes the torque produced by the engine and sends it to the rest of the driveline.
what is a transmission
preventive maintenance and basic services
what is the title to chapter 8
the best preventive maintenance you can possibly do, even if you dont follow any of the other recommended service procedures.
Requires replacing fluids and at least one filter
what is oil changes
most of the time will be the first person the customer meets at a service facility. Is responsible for writing the R/O's
Who is a service advisor?
most are clear with a slight yellowish tint, however some can be a very light blue color
what is brake fluid
transfers all the weight of the vehicle onto the ground. measured in diameter and width
what is a tire.
protects a service shop from customers who dont or cant pay
what is a mechanics lien
the process of taking tires off of a vehicle, moving them to a different position, reinstalling them, and torqueing the lug nuts to the correct specification.
what are tire rotations?
π x R2 x L x N is the formula to find this
what is the displacement of an engine
is the primary cooling system for an engine. provides a hydraulic cushion for the bearings to ride on and prevent metal on metal contact.
what is engine oil
converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
what is the alternator.
is legally binding, and contains all the information for the taskings to be performed on that vehicle.
what is an R/O
wear out and need to be replaced every couple of years. these transfer some of the power from the engine to the vehicle accessories
what are drive belts
pulley, level, and wheel
what are simple machines?
is a simple solution of soap and water, kept in a tank under the hood of most vehicles
what is windshield washer fluid.
stores energy in chemical for, transforms that chemical energy into electrical energy.
what is the battery
tightens nuts and bolts to specified setting
what is a torque wrench