Engine Basics
this is where combusion occurs in an engine
what is the cylinder?
this PPE protects yours eyes in the shop.
what are safety glasses/eyepro?
this unit stores energy in chemical form to be used as electrical energy later.
what is a battery?
this fluid lubricates engine partys
what is engine/ motor oil
this device reduces harmful exhaust gases
what is the catalytic converter?
the component controls the opening, closing, and timing of engine valves
what is a camshaft?
this tool is used to loosen or tighten hex headed bolts or nuts
what is a wrench?
This device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to spin the engine.
what is a starter motor?
this fluid helps transfer power in an automatic transmission
what is automatic transmission fluid?
This device replaced a carberator setup, is electronically controled, to delivers the correct amount of fuel to the engine.
what is an electronic fuel injector
this component converts the up and down motion of the pistons into rotational motion.
what is a crankshaft
this color sign usually indicates fire equipment or location.
what is red
this divice converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
what is an alternator
this fluid is kept under pressure, mixed at a 50/50 ratio, and can be just about any color
what is engine coolant/ antifreeze
this device measures the amount of air entering the engine.
what is the mass airflow sensor
this discribes an engine that has intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes seperately.
what is a 4-cycle engine?
this safety procedure, requires cleaning up oil, tool, and debris immediately to prevent slips, trips, and accidents. it helps prevent injuries, while also increasing efficency and production output.
what is good house keeping.
this component fits onto another and controls voltage output to the battery and the rest of the vehicle
what is the voltage regulator?
this schedule outlines when preventative maintenance should happen.
that is the manufacturer's maintenance schedule/service interval
This device measure your engines output for the correct air/fuel ratio, allowing your ECU to adjust the mixture constantly.
what is an O2 sensor?
usually found by a mathmatical formula, this can also be found by liquid measuring. This is one half of what is needed to calculated compression ratio. may be given in CID, along with other measurements.
what is engine displacement
this procedure is a two step processes to ensure no one is able to come behind the technician and activate things while the technician performs maintainence
what is lockout/tagout procedure
this diagnostic tool communicates with the vehicle, is able to retrieve DTC's, clear DTC's, as well as provides the technician with various troubleshooting tests, and options.
what is a scan tool/OBDII scanner?
this fluid is used in Hydraulic braking systems, and must resist boiling at high temperatures
what is brake fluid?
this device acts like sensitive ears inside the engine, to detect missfires, engine knocking, and inconsistent timing
what is a knock sensor?