Under The Hood
Often brightly colored green, pink, or orange, this fluid circulates through the radiator to keep your engine from overheating.
What is coolant?
This usually blue liquid is sprayed onto your front glass to clear away dirt, dust, and bugs while driving.
What is windshield washer fluid?
Running the length of your vehicle's undercarriage, this long metal pipe funnels toxic engine exhaust gases safely out the back of the car.
What is the tailpipe/exhaust pipe?
his essential, everyday tool relies on a geared mechanism that allows you to tighten or loosen a bolt in tight spaces without constantly removing the socket.
What is a ratchet/socket wrench?
This essential fluid lubricates moving engine parts to reduce friction, heat, and metal-on-metal wear.
What is engine oil?
Properly inflated tires are measured using this standard acronym, which stands for "pounds per square inch."
What is PSI?
This bulbous, heavy metal chamber in the exhaust system uses chemical reactions to convert highly toxic engine pollutants into safer gases before they exit the vehicle.
What is the catalytic converter?
You will need this hydraulic or mechanical lifting device to safely raise your vehicle off the ground before changing a flat tire.
What is a jack?
These small, threaded components deliver the high-voltage electrical spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture inside the engine.
What are spark plugs?
When you press the pedal, these friction-heavy pieces of wearable material press against a spinning metal disc to slow the car down.
What are brake pads?
These thick, heavy-duty coiled metal springs absorb the massive bumps and impacts from the road to keep your ride smooth and level.
What are coil springs/suspension springs?
This specialized, long-handled wrench allows a mechanic to tighten a bolt or nut to an exact, calibrated level of tightness specified by the manufacturer.
What is a torque wrench?