Under the Hood
This part is known as "the heart of the car" because it burns fuel to create power and make the car run.
What is the engine?
Fill in the gap: Before starting an oil change, you should make sure the vehicle is stable by parking the vehicle on a _____ _________, engaging the parking brake, and turning off the engine.
What is a flat surface?
This long bolt head, located at the bottom of the oil pan, must be removed to allow old oil to drain out.
What is the oil drain plug?
Before draining the oil, you may need one of these two tools to safely raise the vehicle for undercarriage work.
What are ramps or jack stands?
This liquid is sprayed onto your windshield to help keep it clean and improve visibility while driving.
What is windshield washer fluid?
Without this rechargeable power source, your car wouldn’t be able to start or run electrical systems like the lights and radio.
What is the battery?
A box-end wrench or socket is needed for the first part of this step, which allows the old oil to start flowing out.
What is loosening and removing the drain plug?
Removing this part while draining oil helps the oil flow more smoothly, and it's also used to check oil levels.
What is the oil dipstick?
This tool helps guide oil into the engine without spilling it everywhere.
What is an oil funnel?
When you press the brake pedal, this special liquid helps transfer force to stop the car safely.
What is brake fluid?
While your engine is running, this part acts like a small generator to keep your battery charged.
What is the alternator?
Fill in the blank: After the oil drains, it's important to clean the threads of the drain plug and check if the _______ _________ needs replacing before tightening it back in place.
What is a crush washer?
This cylinder-shaped component is attached to the engine and removes contaminants from the oil to keep it clean.
What is the oil filter?
This tool is specifically designed to remove a spin-on oil filter with ease.
What is an oil-filter wrench?
This essential engine fluid reduces friction between moving parts, preventing wear and tear.
What is oil?
To prevent dirt and debris from entering the engine, this part cleans the air before it gets inside.
What is the engine air filter?
Safety procedure that prevents Ms. Roman's story about a rust flake.
What is wearing Safety glasses?
This small, soft metal gasket sits between the oil drain plug and the oil pan to create a tight seal and prevent leaks.
What is the crush washer?
To prevent a mess when draining old oil, you should use this container to catch it.
What is an oil drain/catch pan?
This liquid circulates through the engine to regulate its temperature and prevent overheating.
What is coolant or antifreeze?
If a car’s headlights or radio suddenly stop working, checking this box full of protective components might help find the problem.
What is the fuse box?
To prevent leaks from the oil filter, you should complete these two steps
What is removing the old rubber ring? & Applying a coat of oil to the new one?
This metal dish covers the bottom of the engine block and serves as a reservoir for engine oil when it's not circulating.
What is the oil pan?
This tool is used to loosen the oil drain plug before removing it by hand.
What is a box-end wrench or 6-point socket?
This fluid makes turning the steering wheel easier by helping the power steering system function smoothly.
What is power steering fluid?