Safety/Shop Procedures
These people are responsible for the cleanliness and safety of a shop.
Who is everyone?
This should be inspected first if a circuit appears to have no current flow.
What is the fuse?
These are the parts of the 4-stroke cycle in order.
What are intake, compression, power, and exhaust?
At what measurement should we replace brake pads?
What is 3mm?
These are the three measurements seen on the alignment specifications.
What are caster, camber, and toe?
The location of the fire extinguisher in our shop.
What is by the shop entrance door?
These things should always be done when lifting a vehicle. (Floor jack or 2-post lift)
What is using proper lift points, always work on a flat surface, and ensure vehicle is stable while lifted?
These are the three units used in the Ohm's Law pie chart.
What are volts, amps, and ohms?
This is the component that controls the opening of the valves.
What is the camshaft?
This should be done if we find deep rust pockets on a brake rotor.
What is replace the rotor?
This part connects the control arm to the knuckle.
What is a ball joint?
This is the cause of some problems in the auto industry, and there is nothing a technician can do to fix it.
What is the loose nut between the seat and the steering wheel?
This is the purpose of a complete vehicle inspection.
What is to inform the customer of any issues their vehicle may have?
This is the main function of the alternator.
What is to generate electricity for the vehicle?
This is the explanation of the numbers used to identify oil. Ex. 5W-40
What is the weight or viscosity of the oil?
This is usually the cause of brake pulsation.
What is excessive thickness variation?
This part centers the rear axle under the vehicle.
What is a panhard bar?
This manufacturer has the current record for most oil consumption.
Who is Kia/Hyundai?
You should be familiar with the location of these safety devices in the shop.
What are fire extinguisher, fire blanket, chemical shower, eye wash station, fire alarm pull?
This is the total resistance of a circuit with 12 volts, 3 amps, and 4 lightbulbs.
What is 4 ohms?
This is the reason the cooling system is under pressure.
What is to increase the boiling point of the coolant/water?
This could happen if the slide pins become stuck on a floating brake caliper.
What is excessive wear on the inboard brake pad or reduced stopping power?
This angle is the tilt of the top of the tire towards or away from the body.
What is camber?
This vehicle holds the record for most continuous years in production.
What is the Chevy Suburban?
List 6 pieces of PPE or safe clothing practices that should be used in the shop.
What are safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, bump cap, non-slip shoes, no jewelry, tie hair up, no overly loose clothes?
This is the rule for total resistance in a parallel circuit.
What is the total resistance is always less than the smallest leg?
These are 3 parts that live inside the cylinder head.
What are valves, valve springs, retainers, keepers, stem seals, and sometimes camshafts?
This is the function of the ABS system.
What is to keep the wheels from locking up/skidding on the pavement?
This is a compound measurement showing the direction the vehicle is going to try to drive.
What is thrust angle?
This is the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
What is 42?